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Knowledge, Attitudes, Risk Perception, Preparedness and Vaccine Intent of Health Care Providers towards the Nipah Virus in South India

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Authors: Lauren Himes, Veena Shetty, Sumathi Prabhu, Avinash K. Shetty

Year: 2022

Journal: Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease

DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed7040056

Summary

This paper assesses the knowledge, attitudes, and risk perception of Nipah Virus (NVD) among healthcare providers in South India. The study found that while most participants were aware of NiV symptoms and primary reservoirs, knowledge gaps existed regarding transmission factors and institutional protocols.

Key Findings

  • 77.8% of participants had heard of Nipah Virus and associated symptoms
  • 95% identified fruit bats as a primary NiV reservoir
  • Only 38.7% were aware that drinking date palm sap is a risk factor for transmission
  • 46.4% were aware of any institutional protocol for Nipah Virus
  • A majority were willing to be vaccinated and recommend the vaccine to patients

Methodology

  • Study Type: Survey
  • Sample Size: 261 participants
  • Geographic Focus: South India

Topics

Epidemiology, Clinical

Relevance

The findings highlight the need for education and disease-specific training for healthcare providers to bridge knowledge gaps and enhance preparedness towards Nipah Virus infection.

Source

View the entire paper: File:Tropicalmed-07-00056.pdf

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