A Cross-Sectional Survey of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Among the MBBS Students after a year of COVID-19 Outbreak

Background: Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) outbreak was declared a pandemic on 11th March, 2020 and it is one of the biggest challenges we are facing today. The disease has affected the entire world with more than million deaths. The study was carried out to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice in young health care professionals post one year of pandemic. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on 300 MBBS students. A self-designed online questionnaire based on WHO and CDC guidelines on KAP (Knowledge, Attitude and Practice) was done. Students’ KAP levels were defined as “good” or “poor” based on Bloom’s cut off point. Results: The mean±SD of the overall knowledge, attitude and practice score was 63.6% (13.5), 80.94% (10.3) and 85.05% (13.45) which was satisfactory. Majority of students demonstrated overall good knowledge, positive attitude and good practices regarding COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion: This study reinforces the need on the emphasis on basic preventive measures to combat the virus spread. The results of this study could help health authorities to design better strategies in combating the spread of this deadly corona virus.