Journal of Health Technology Assessment in Midwifery
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2022): November

Midwives’ knowledge, risk perceptions, preventive behaviour and adherence to infection control regarding Covid-19: Cross-sectional study in Indonesia

Rosyidah, Hanifatur (Unknown)
Sutrisminah, Emi (Unknown)
Tamang, Indra Kala (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Nov 2022

Abstract

Midwives are at the highest risk of getting COVID-19 in maternity wards. This study aimed to assess factors determining the knowledge, attitude and prevention of midwives towards COVID-19 in Indonesia. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 478 midwives spreading through whatsapp from December 2020 to January 2021. The factors knowledge, attitude and practice of midwives were estimated using 11, 7 and 7 questions, respectively. A multivariable logistic regression analysis was used on SPSS version 23 to identify factors related to the knowledge, attitude and prevention practice of midwives on COVID-19. Significance was determined at a p value of < 0.05 and association was described by using odds ratio at 95% CI. Among 478 midwives, 92.3% has a good behaviour to protect them from Covid-19, 78.2% have good attitude and 40.2% have poor knowledge.  There was no relationship between respondents' socio-demographic characteristics and their knowledge. The availability PPE, disinfectant and IP guidelines significantly influence preventive behaviour of midwives.Training and availability of equipment are recommended to ensure a good knowledge, attitude and practice of midwives.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JHTAM

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Subject

Education Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Public Health

Description

Journal of Health Technology Assessment in Midwifery provides an international forum for the publication, dissemination and discussion of advances in evidence, controversies and current research, current knowledge and promotes continuing education through publication of systematic and other ...