What is it about?
This paper aims to describe knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic among the community people residing in Kathmandu Valley.
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Why is it important?
The study found that summative values of attitude (x̄ 3.71-3.97) and practices (x̄ 3.70-4.12) found comparatively weaker than knowledge (x̄ 3.09-4.24). About 124(39.7%) respondents have associated comorbidities allied with social distancing, masking/globing behavior, hand washing and sanitizing, physical exercise, PCR test/vaccination, health seeking behavior. KAP index is largely defined by variable family monthly expenditure on food/vegetable and their KAP index was significantly higher than others. However, presence of family members suffered from COVID-19 has negatively contributed to the KAP index.
Perspectives
The municipal governments offered what seemed to be efficient and dedicated health services to the community people. However, knowledge, attitude and practices among the community people of residing in different localities differed. We hope the study findings are valuable to policy makers and planners especially in the areas of health service provision and planning for future public health pandemics.
Prof. Edwin R van Teijlingen
Bournemouth University
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This page is a summary of: Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Third Wave of Coronavirus Pandemic among the Community People in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, Nepal Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, October 2024, Nepal Journals Online (NepJOL),
DOI: 10.3126/njmr.v7i3.70902.
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