Evolution of Knowledge, Awareness, and Practices regarding Zika Virus from 2016 to 2017
Joint Authors
Simon, G.
Katler, Quinton
Godiwala, Prachi
Pineles, Beth
Chang, Aileen
Ahmadzia, Homa
Macri, C. J.
Source
Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-11-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
Our team created a knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP) survey in order to assess changes over time in healthcare provider and community member awareness of Zika virus symptoms, transmission, treatment, and current and future concerns.
Study Design.
The cross-sectional survey was issued at an academic medical center in Washington, DC, and via an online link to healthcare providers and community members between June and August 2016.
Survey distribution was then repeated the following year, from March to April 2017.
Outcomes were compared by survey year and healthcare provider versus community member status using SAS Program Version 9.4.
Results.
Significant differences in knowledge, attitudes, and practices existed between 2016 and 2017 survey time points.
By 2017, more respondents had knowledge of various Zika virus infection characteristics; however healthcare provider knowledge also waned in certain areas.
Attitudes towards Zika virus infection displayed an overall decreased concern by 2017.
Practice trends by 2017 demonstrated fewer travel restrictions to Zika-endemic areas and increased mosquito protective measures within the US.
Conclusions.
Our results provide novel insight into the transformation of knowledge, attitudes, and practice of community members and healthcare providers regarding Zika virus since its declaration as a public health emergency of international concern in 2016.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Katler, Quinton& Godiwala, Prachi& Macri, C. J.& Pineles, Beth& Simon, G.& Chang, Aileen…[et al.]. 2017. Evolution of Knowledge, Awareness, and Practices regarding Zika Virus from 2016 to 2017. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-13.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Katler, Quinton…[et al.]. Evolution of Knowledge, Awareness, and Practices regarding Zika Virus from 2016 to 2017. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-13.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Katler, Quinton& Godiwala, Prachi& Macri, C. J.& Pineles, Beth& Simon, G.& Chang, Aileen…[et al.]. Evolution of Knowledge, Awareness, and Practices regarding Zika Virus from 2016 to 2017. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1156830
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1156830