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Origenes, Ritchelle W., and Blanca A. Alejandro. "Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAPs) on COVID-19 of junior and senior high school students." JPBI (Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi Indonesia) 10, no. 1 (2024): 243–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.22219/jpbi.v10i1.25922.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, students faced increased risk of contracting the virus due to the relaxation of health protocols by the Philippine government and the authorization of face-to-face instruction in schools by the Department of Education. There is little data on basic education school students' awareness of COVID-19 in the Philippines, particularly in Cebu City. A cross-sectional descriptive-correlational research design was utilized to determine junior and senior high school students' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding COVID-19. In this study, a survey questionnaire was used to compare and attempt to identify relationships between the demographic profile of students and their KAPs regarding COVID-19. This study also investigated the relationships between students' KAPs. JHS and SHS students exhibited outstanding KAPs for COVID-19. Students' demographic characteristics, including grade level and family income, were significantly associated with their KAPs toward the disease. However, their gender was not significantly associated with their KAPs. There was a significant relationship between students' COVID-19 KAPs. It is imperative that the DepEd develop strategies and programs to combat the situation due to pandemic and prepare for similar situations in future. With the aid of curriculum designers, science educators must adapt the science education curriculum to address current and future health concerns.
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Vujcich, Daniel, Meagan Roberts, Graham Brown, et al. "Are sexual health survey items understood as intended by African and Asian migrants to Australia? Methods, results and recommendations for qualitative pretesting." BMJ Open 11, no. 12 (2021): e049010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-049010.
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IntroductionMore research and policy action are needed to improve migrant health in areas such as sexual health and blood-borne viruses (SHBBV). While Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice Surveys (KAPS) can inform planning, there are no SHBBV KAPS suitable for use across culturally and linguistically diverse contexts. This study pretests one instrument among people born in Sub-Saharan Africa, South-East and North-East Asia living in Australia.MethodsEmployees of multicultural organisations were trained to collect data over three rounds using a hybrid qualitative pretesting method. Two researchers independently coded data. Researchers made revisions to survey items after each round. Responses to feedback questions in the final survey were analysed.ResultsSixty-two participants pretested the survey. Issues were identified in all three rounds of pretesting. Of the 77 final survey respondents who responded to a survey experience question, 21% agreed and 3% strongly agreed with the statement ‘I found it hard to understand some questions/words’.ConclusionIt is essential to pretest SHBBV surveys in migrant contexts. We offer the following pretesting guidance: (1) large samples are needed in heterogeneous populations; (2) intersectionality must be considered; (3) it may be necessary to pretest English language surveys in the participants’ first language; (4) bilingual/bicultural workers must be adequately trained to collect data; (5) results need to be interpreted in the context of other factors, including ethics and research aims; and (6) pretesting should occur over multiple rounds.
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Rehman, Saifur, Fedik Abdul Rantam, Khadija Batool, et al. "Knowledge, attitude, and practices associated with avian influenza among undergraduate university students of East Java Indonesia: A cross-sectional survey." F1000Research 11 (January 28, 2022): 115. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.74196.1.
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Background: Several public health strategic actions are required for effective avian influenza (AI) prevention and control, as well as the development of a communication plan to keep undergraduate students sufficiently informed on how to avoid or reduce exposure. The aim of the survey was to measure the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAPs) toward AI among undergraduate university students in East Java, Indonesia, and observe the correlation between KAPs and the factors associated with the control and prevention of AI. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among undergraduate students to collect information about AI-related KAPs. Students were selected from three faculties of Universitas Airlangga Surabaya Indonesia (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine, and Faculty of Science and Technology). Students voluntarily responded to a pre-designed questionnaire. Results: A total of 425 students (222 female; and 203 male), of ages ranging from 18 years (n=240) to 20-30 years (n=185), responded to the survey. This cohort consisted of 157 students from the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine, 149 from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, and 119 from the Faculty of Science and Technology. The results indicated that appropriate knowledge was obtained by 76.94% of students; significantly higher levels were seen in Faculty of Veterinary Medicine students as compared to the other two faculties (p<0.05). 72.89% of students documented positive attitudes; veterinary medicine students had significantly more positive attitudes than other faculties (p<0.05). Proactive behaviors were observed in 56.90% of students. The aggregate scores for KAPs were 6.93 ± 0.77 (range: 0-9) for knowledge, 7.6 ± 1.25 (range: 0-10) for attitude, and 9.1 ± 1.5 (range: 0-12) for practice.
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Yantomi, Yantomi. "Beban pekerjaan, tingkat stres dan komitmen organisasi terhadap niat auditor resign." AKURASI: Jurnal Riset Akuntansi dan Keuangan 6, no. 2 (2024): 219–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.36407/akurasi.v6i2.1354.
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This study investigates the impact of workload, organizational commitment, and stress levels on auditors' intention to resign. The study utilizes quantitative methods and primary data obtained through an online survey using a questionnaire on Google Forms. The survey was distributed to individuals with work experience at KAPs in DKI Jakarta and West Java, excluding Big Four KAPs aged between 20 and 60 years with at least two years of experience. The findings indicate that workload does not directly affect auditors' intention to resign. At the same time, organizational commitment and stress levels significantly impact the organization. Additionally, when considered together, workload, organizational commitment, and stress levels collectively influence auditors' intention to resign. Public interest statements The research's findings can improve the public's understanding of the importance of transparency and accountability in accounting practices. It can also provide practical guidance for non-Big Four accounting firms in DKI Jakarta and West Java, improving efficiency and effectiveness in their services. .
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Melanie, Jessica Regata, and Dewi Darmastuti. "Kompleksitas Tugas, Audit Fee, dan Kualitas Audit: Moderasi Diskriminasi Harga." EL MUHASABA: Jurnal Akuntansi (e-Journal) 14, no. 2 (2023): 175–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.18860/em.v14i2.21110.
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Purpose: This study aims to examine the effect of task complexity and audit fees on audit quality and examine the moderating effect of price discrimination based on KAP's reputation on this relationship.Method: This study used Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis of 117 questionnaires obtained from a survey conducted on auditors at PAF in DKI Jakarta.Results: The results of this study indicate that task complexity has a negative effect on audit quality. Price discrimination weaken the effect of task complexity on audit quality. Meanwhile, audit fees have no effect on audit quality. There is a direct effect of price discrimination on audit quality.Implications: This study result have implications for the compliance theory implementation. Audit complexity and audit fees can motivate auditors to produce good quality audit reports because auditors must be professional and comply with the code of ethics.Novelty: This study adds moderation of price discrimination based on KAP's reputation which is rarely researched in Indonesia. This study provides input for policy formulation for equal opportunity for local KAPs to acquire clients so as to minimize price discrimination based on KAP reputation.
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Loofbourrow, Brittany M., Anna M. Jones, Gwen M. Chodur, Suzanna M. Martinez, Leslie C. Kemp, and Rachel E. Scherr. "Evaluating Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding CalFresh Participation in University Students." Nutrients 15, no. 1 (2022): 192. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu15010192.
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Objective: (1) Identify demographic and academic differences among university students who are food secure or food insecure and (2) explore CalFresh knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) among university students. Design: A questionnaire, including the 10-item USDA Adult Food Security Survey Module, CalFresh KAPs, and student factors was distributed in Winter 2020 to 10,000 university students. Chi-square test of independence, logistic and linear regressions were used to assess associations between food-secure status and student factors. Exploratory factor analysis determined factors relating to CalFresh KAPs. Kendall’s tau assessed association between CalFresh KAPs factors. Setting: A public research university in California. Participants: Enrolled undergraduate and graduate/professional students (n = 10,000). 1535 responses with 1408 included in analysis for having complete data. Results: Food insecurity was associated with: race/ethnicity (Latino/a, OR = 1.97; p < 0.001); first-generation status (OR = 2.01; p < 0.001); and transfer status (OR = 1.58; p = 0.01). Exploratory factor analysis identified five factors related to CalFresh knowledge and attitudes: (1) CalFresh knowledge, (2) Positive attitudes around participating in CalFresh, (3) Negative attitudes around participating in CalFresh, (4) Negative attitudes around others participating in CalFresh, and (5) Fortunate attitudes for not participating in CalFresh. CalFresh knowledge was correlated with positive attitudes towards CalFresh participation (τb = 0.15, p = 0.025); negative attitudes towards other individuals’ CalFresh participation (τb = −0.28, p < 0.001); feeling fortunate for not needing CalFresh (τb = 0.12, p = 0.004); and CalFresh participation OR = 1.40; p = 0.02). Conclusions: CalFresh knowledge may influence program participation. Populations who are most impacted by food insecurity should be a focus for improving CalFresh knowledge to promote CalFresh participation.
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Hong, Seung pyo. "Awareness Survey of the Korean Municipal Police System." Korean Association of Police Science Review 24, no. 2 (2022): 247–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.24055/kaps.24.2.10.
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Ballout, Rouba, Imad Toufeili, Samer A. Kharroubi, and Issmat I. Kassem. "Raw Meat Consumption and Food Safety Challenges: A Survey of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Consumers in Lebanon." Foods 13, no. 1 (2023): 118. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/foods13010118.
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A key contributor to foodborne illnesses is consuming contaminated ready-to-eat foods, including raw meats. The latter is a common practice in Lebanon, a country that suffers from widespread pollution and food safety challenges. However, studies on the safety of raw meat consumption in Lebanon are limited. In this study, an attempt was made to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) of the Lebanese population toward the potential risk associated with the consumption of raw meats, and to identify factors that affect KAP levels. An online survey (n = 577) was administered to Lebanese adults aged 18 years and above to assess their KAPs. The results showed that 74.5% of the participants consumed raw meat, 44% had good food safety knowledge, and 30.7% exhibited good practices. However, more than half of the participants (61.9%) showed a positive attitude toward food safety. There was a significant association between knowledge and attitude (p < 0.001), attitude and practices (p < 0.001), and knowledge and practices (p < 0.001), thereby indicating that an increase in food safety education could translate into better practices in this population. Accordingly, efforts to enhance education on food safety are warranted to reduce the potential risk of food poisoning associated with raw meat consumption in Lebanon.
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Alnuaimi, Ahmed Sameer, Muslim Abbas Syed, Abduljaleel Abdullatif Zainel, Hafiz Ahmed Mohamed, Mohamed Iheb Bougmiza, and Mohamed Ahmed Syed. "Cultural & region-specific adaptation of KAP (Knowledge, attitude, and practice) tool to capture healthy lifestyle within primary care settings." PLOS ONE 19, no. 12 (2024): e0312852. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0312852.
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Background Non-communicable diseases contribute to a significant global burden of disease and are associated with modifiable risk factors such as physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, tobacco use and excessive alcohol consumption. These risk factors are closely related with lifestyles and eating patterns which are often culturally embedded and managed differently in various health care settings. Aim of the study To assesses the applicability and feasibility of the KAPS (Knowledge, attitude, and practice) survey in generating data about knowledge, attitudes, and practices about healthy lifestyles within eastern Mediterranean settings and providing foundations for testing other models or development of a newer model in this area which captures and influence behavior changes towards healthy lifestyles. Methods The KAP survey was tailored to capture the construct of healthy lifestyles (within the context of Qatar primary care settings) by reviewing existing surveys, adaptation to local context, expert consultation and feedback, pilot testing, feedback analysis, cognitive interviews and translation and validation. Results The study reports that most participants found the content comprehensive, relevant, easy to understand but considered it lengthy. Analysis of grading of the 73 questionnaire items (complete questionnaire included as supplementary document) included by the panel of experts (n = 13) demonstrated that more than half of questions (52.1%) have a CVR value of 1. Thematic analysis of overall perceptions of the service users (n = 11) pertaining to the feasibility of the KAP survey identified three important themes which included i) clarity & readability of the questions ii) relevance of the instrument and iii) factors influencing service users’ participation in survey. Conclusion A culturally sensitive and region specific KAP tool specifically designed for healthy lifestyles can aid in health advocacy, monitoring modifiable risk factors, capturing rich epidemiological data to design preventive interventions, surveillance of high risks patients and strengthening the existing health information systems. Further research is needed to explore evidence-based methodologies to formulate an age-specific and shorter version of KAPs survey without compromising the validity of the tool within specific regional primary healthcare settings.
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Abdul-Ghani, Rashad, Asma’a Al-Awadi, Abeer S. Oqbah, et al. "Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards toxoplasmosis among pregnant women receiving antenatal care in Sana'a city, Yemen." مجلة جامعة صنعاء للطب والعلوم الصحية 18, no. 3 (2024): 42–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.59628/jchm.v18i3.1034.
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Background and Aims: There is a lack of studies on pregnant women’s knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) towards toxoplasmosis in Yemen. Therefore, this study assessed these KAPs among pregnant women receiving antenatal care in Sana’a city, Yemen. Subjects and Methods: A KAP survey was conducted among 410 pregnant women in Sana’a using a structured questionnaire. The association between women’s characteristics and their KAPs was then studied. Results: Of 410 women, 58.5% had heard of toxoplasmosis. Of these, 53.3% had good knowledge and 73.3% had positive attitudes towards it. Women with no previous miscarriage or premature birth had significantly higher levels of poor knowledge (OR = 4.1, 95% CI: 2.39–7.10; p <0.001 and OR = 2.9, 95% CI: 1.61–5.05; p <0.001, respectively) and negative attitudes (OR = 5.6, 95% CI: 23.00–10.57; p <0.001 and OR = 2.7, 95% CI: 1.36–5.48; p = 0.004, respectively) than their counterparts. Negative attitudes were significantly higher in primigravida than multigravida women (OR = 2.1, 95% CI: 1.17–3.79; p = 0.012), but significantly lower among women in the first (OR = 0.3, 95% CI: 0.20–0.56; p <0.001) or second trimester (OR = 0.2, 95% CI: 0.10–0.48; p <0.001) than their counterparts. Acceptable practices were reported by 95.4% of women, with no association with demographic or obstetric characteristics. Conclusion: There is a need for educational interventions for pregnant women in Sana’a about toxoplasmosis to prevent its potential adverse events in their fetuses.
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Tanna, Nuttan Kantilal, Manisha Karki, Iman Webber, Aos Alaa, Austen El-Costa, and Mitch Blair. "Knowledge, attitudes, and practices associated with vitamin D supplementation: A cross-sectional online community survey of adults in the UK." PLOS ONE 18, no. 8 (2023): e0281172. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0281172.
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Objective Assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) of a diverse population. Identify barriers and facilitators that inform routine vitamin D supplementation and self-care in the community setting. Design Cross-sectional online voluntary survey. Electronic survey link published on college Qualtrics platform and advertised widely. Study information provided with Participant Information Sheet. Setting and participants 556 community dwelling adults across the UK. Methods The overarching study included two phases, incorporating quantitative and qualitative methodologies. This paper reports findings from the first phase of the FABCOM-D (Facilitators and Barriers to Community (Healthy) Vitamin D status) study. Online survey questions were iteratively developed after background literature searches and piloted to ensure clarity and ease of understanding. Survey responses summarised using frequencies and percentages, and univariable and multivariable logistic regression models explored for any association. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E-Surveys guided reporting. Statistical analysis performed using IBM SPSS software. Main outcome measures Awareness of vitamin D information sources, health benefits and testing. Attitudes to supplementation, sun exposure and fortification. Results Three quarters of the community had some awareness of vitamin D and around half were taking supplements. The two most trusted sources of information included health professionals and the NHS website. Participants were willing to pay for supplements, supporting a self-care agenda. With increasing age, there was significant reduced intake of vitamin D supplements. This aspect needs to be explored further as this could be a concern in deficiency status in the elderly. There was acceptance of food fortification but uncertainty on how to balance food intake with supplementation. Conclusion We were successful in eliciting views on KAPs around vitamin D from a community population including a large proportion of Black and Minority Ethnic individuals. The community wanted information and guidance to help manage individual vitamin D status, especially for high-risk groups, and on balancing supplementation, food fortification and sun exposure.
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Shao, Miaohui, Peiyuan Hu, Pengpeng Xu, et al. "Knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) regarding tick-borne rickettsial disease among medical staff in endemic areas of China." PeerJ 12 (June 18, 2024): e17562. http://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17562.
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Tick-borne rickettsial disease (TBRD) is a perilous acute infection that often eludes diagnosis in its early stages. The triad of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) among medical professionals is key to reducing missed diagnosis rates. Therefore, a meticulous evaluation of KAPs is imperative. This study aimed to delve into the understanding of TBRD and explore the beliefs and practices related to personal prevention methods among individuals in Lu’an, a hotspot for TBRD. During the summer months of 2023, convenience sampling was employed by circulating a confidential questionnaire to 1,206 participants in the endemic regions of China. This questionnaire painted a comprehensive picture of the participants’ sociodemographic profiles and their KAPs levels vis-à-vis TBRD. The findings revealed that participants scored a mere 55.78% in knowledge, while their attitudes and practices garnered impressive scores of 90.09% and 90.83%, respectively. Upon further analysis using multiple linear regression, several intriguing patterns emerged. Male participants, employed in the Infectious Disease Department, held vice-senior or higher titles, or had prior medical training demonstrated superior knowledge scores. On the other hand, medical personnel who were younger than 30, possessed graduate degrees or higher qualifications, and had training excelled in attitudes and practices. Notably, when employing the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) matrix, a significant distribution of medical personnel was observed across the four quadrants. Specifically, 37.43%, 13.19%, 19.61%, and 29.77% fell into the first, second, third, and fourth quadrants. This survey underscores the commendable attitudes and practices of medical staff towards TBRD in endemic regions of China. However, their knowledge level remains wanting and demands urgent improvement.
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Alzahrani, Fahad, Reem A. Alhusayni, Nosaiba B. Khairi, Ammar A. Bahauddin, and Shadi Tamur. "Hospital Pharmacy Professionals and Cardiovascular Care: A Cross-Sectional Study Assessing Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Saudi Arabia." Healthcare 12, no. 6 (2024): 630. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12060630.
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Background: In Saudi Arabia, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) establish a significant health challenge, with a high prevalence and substantial impact on mortality and disability burden. Evaluating the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAPs) of hospital pharmacy professionals towards CVDs prevention and management is crucial for effective healthcare strategies. Methods: A cross-sectional, multicenter study was conducted using a self-administered survey targeting hospital pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the Madinah region of Saudi Arabia. The survey assessed their KAPs towards CVDs prevention and management, incorporating demographic variables and perceived barriers. Results: Out of 177 contacted pharmacy professionals, 159 (89.8%) completed the survey. The study results revealed inadequate knowledge levels with an average score of 3.87 out of 7, indicating significant gaps in comprehending drug interactions, managing lipid levels, and addressing resistant hypertension. Attitudes were generally positive towards CVDs prevention. Practices in CVDs prevention were satisfactory but varied, with notable gaps in providing educational materials and collaboration with other healthcare professionals. Major barriers included time constraints, lack of private counseling areas, and low patient expectations regarding pharmacy professionals’ roles. Conclusion: The study has uncovered notable deficiencies in cardiovascular care, especially within the realm of hospital pharmacy professionals in Saudi Arabia’s Madinah region. This finding underscores the importance of implementing specialized educational initiatives and ongoing professional development programs for these healthcare workers. By focusing on these areas and overcoming the challenges identified, we can significantly improve the contribution of hospital pharmacy professionals in Saudi Arabia toward the prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases.
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An, Lawrence, Elizabeth Bacon, Sarah Hawley, et al. "Relationship Between Coronavirus-Related eHealth Literacy and COVID-19 Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices among US Adults: Web-Based Survey Study." Journal of Medical Internet Research 23, no. 3 (2021): e25042. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/25042.
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Background During a global pandemic, it is critical that the public is able to rapidly acquire new and accurate health information. The internet is a major source of health information. eHealth literacy is the ability of individuals to find, assess, and use health information available on the internet. Objective The goals of this study were to assess coronavirus-related eHealth literacy and examine the relationship between eHealth literacy and COVID-19−related knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs). Methods We conducted a web-based survey of a representative sample of 1074 US adults. We adapted the 8-item eHealth Literacy Scale to develop the Coronavirus-Related eHealth Literacy Scale (CoV-eHEALS) to measure COVID-19−related knowledge, conspiracy beliefs, and adherence to protective behaviors (eg, wearing facial masks and social distancing). Our analyses identified sociodemographic associations with the participants’ CoV-eHEALS scores and an association between the CoV-eHEALS measure and COVID-19 KAPs. Results The internal consistency of the adapted CoV-eHEALS measure was high (Cronbach α=.92). The mean score for the CoV-eHEALS was 29.0 (SD 6.1). A total of 29% (306/1074) of the survey participants were classified as having low coronavirus-related eHealth literacy (CoV-eHEALS score <26). Independent associations were found between CoV-eHEALS scores and ethnicity (standardized β=–.083, P=.016 for Black participants) and education level (standardized β=–.151, P=.001 for participants with high-school education or lower). Controlling for demographic characteristics, CoV-eHEALS scores demonstrated positive independent associations with knowledge (standardized β=.168, P<.001) and adherence to protective behaviors (standardized β=.241, P<.001) and a negative association with conspiracy beliefs (standardized β=–.082, P=.009). Conclusions This study provides an estimate of coronavirus-related eHealth literacy among US adults. Our findings suggest that a substantial proportion of US adults have low coronavirus-related eHealth literacy and are thus at a greater risk of lower and less-protective COVID-19 KAPs. These findings highlight the need to assess and address eHealth literacy as part of COVID-19 control efforts. Potential strategies include improving the quality of health information about COVID-19 available on the internet, assisting or simplifying web-based search for information about COVID-19, and training to improve general or coronavirus-specific search skills.
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Scholfield, Steven, Geraldine D. Kavembe, Rodney R. Duncan, et al. "A cross-sectional survey on the effectiveness of public health campaigns for changing knowledge, attitudes, and practices in Kenyan informal settlements during the COVID-19 pandemic." PLOS ONE 18, no. 12 (2023): e0294202. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0294202.
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We performed two cross-sectional surveys across three informal settlements in Kenya (within Kisii county, Nairobi, and Nakuru county) to study the effectiveness of public health interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 720 participants were surveyed from 120 randomly selected geographical locations (240 participants/settlement/survey), and a coordinated health promotion campaign was delivered between the two surveys by trained staff. Information relating to knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) were collected by trained field workers using a validated questionnaire. The main outcomes showed improvements in: (i) mask-wearing (% of participants ‘Always’ using their mask increased from 71 to 74%, and the percentage using their masks ‘Sometimes’ decreased from 15% to 6%; p<0.001); (ii) practices related to face mask usage (% of subjects covering the mouth and nose increased from 91 to 95%, and those covering only part of their face decreased from around 2.5% to <1%; p<0.001). Significant improvements were also seen in the attitudes and expectations relating to mask wearing, and in the understanding of government directives. Over 50% of subjects in the post-campaign survey reported that social distancing was not possible in their communities and fears associated with COVID-19 testing were resistant to change (unchanged at 10%). Access to COVID-19 testing facilities was limited, leaving a large proportion of people unable to test. As willingness to take a COVID-19 test did not change between surveys (69 vs 70%; p = 0.57), despite increased availability, we recommend that policy level interventions are needed, aimed at mitigating adverse consequences of a positive test. Improvements of KAPs in the more crowded urban environment (Nairobi) were less than at settlements in rural or semi-urban settings (Nakuru and Kisii). We conclude that coordinated public health campaigns are effective in facilitating the change of KAPs amongst people living amidst challenging socio-economic conditions in informal settlements.
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Bates, Benjamin R., Adriana Tami, Ana Carvajal, and Mario J. Grijalva. "Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards COVID-19 among Venezuelans during the 2020 epidemic: An online cross-sectional survey." PLOS ONE 16, no. 4 (2021): e0249022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0249022.
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Background COVID-19 threatens health systems worldwide, but Venezuela’s system is particularly vulnerable. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, individuals must adopt preventive behaviors. However, to encourage behavior change, we must first understand current knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) that inform response to this health threat. Methods We explored KAPs among Venezuelans using a cross-sectional, internet-based questionnaire. The questionnaire explored individuals’ knowledge about COVID-19; their attitudes toward the world’s and the Venezuelan authorities’ abilities to control it; and their self-reported practices. We also collected demographic data. Binomial logistic regression analyses were used to predict the adoption of preventive behaviors based on demographic variables, individual knowledge level, and individual attitudes. Results 3122 individuals completed the questionnaire. Participants had a high level of knowledge about COVID-19. They expressed high levels of optimism that the world would eventually control COVID-19, but they were very pessimistic about the public authorities in Venezuela. Most participants adopted preventive practices. Binomial regression suggests younger people, less educated people, and manual laborers hold lower levels of knowledge, and these groups, as well as men, were less likely to adopt preventive practices. Knowledge, by itself, had no association with optimism and little association with self-reported practices. Conclusions As other KAP studies in Latin America found, knowledge is not sufficient to prompt behavior change. Venezuelans’ pessimism about their own country’s ability should be explored in greater depth. Health promotion in Venezuela may wish to target the most at risk groups: men, younger people, less educated people, and manual laborers.
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Lee, byung do. "Critical Suggestions for the 「National Safety Perception Survey」 of the Korean National Police Agency." Korean Association of Police Science Review 23, no. 2 (2021): 33–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.24055/kaps.23.2.2.
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Hammouh, Fadwa, Mai Abdullah, Ala’a Al-Bakheit, Narmeen Jamal Al-Awwad, Ibrahim Dabbour, and Ayoub Al-Jawaldeh. "Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAPs) among Jordanian Elderly—A Cross-Sectional Study." Nutrients 15, no. 9 (2023): 2220. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu15092220.
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Nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and good practices are essential for preventing malnutrition, ensuring good health, and maintaining life quality. However, to the best of our knowledge, no studies have been published on the nutritional knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) of Jordanian older people. For this reason, our study aimed to assess the KAPs in the Jordanian elderly. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1200 people aged 60 and over. The results revealed that 52.8% of participants had poor knowledge, 52.7% had negative attitude scores, and 72.6% had poor practices. Significant differences were found between the three regions in the KAP prevalence (p < 0.001). The northern region had a higher prevalence of nutritionally poor knowledge (65.6%) compared to 52.5% and 40.4% for the central and southern regions, respectively. Participants from the central region had a higher prevalence of a positive attitude (55.4%), whereas the northern and the southern participants had a higher prevalence of a negative attitude (65.6% and 54.4%, respectively). All regions reported poor practices, yet, significantly, the northern regions had the highest prevalence of poor practices. Participants with a low educational level reported a significantly higher prevalence of poor knowledge, negative attitudes, and poor practices compared to participants with a high educational level. The results obtained underline the importance of taking into account the lack of nutrition-related KAPs among the elderly in Jordan. It is crucial to raise awareness on this issue and to implement the national nutrition strategy, with particular attention paid to the elderly. Concrete measures must be taken to ensure that the nutritional needs of older people are met and to improve their quality of life.
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Alegado, Vinna Mae, Amy Phil Domingo, Danilo Villar Rogayan, and Jasmine Albeza. "College Students’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Reproductive Health: Implications to Science Education Curriculum." Science Education International 36, no. 1 (2025): 94–105. https://doi.org/10.33828/sei.v36.i1.10.
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Maintaining sound reproductive health is crucial for achieving and sustaining optimal overall well-being. Reproductive health encompasses various physical, emotional, and social factors that significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. The present study used a descriptive-correlational research design to determine and explore the relationships between teacher education students’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) on reproductive health in a state university in Zambales, Philippines. A total of 146 respondents completed the online survey questionnaires. Findings showed that teacher education students have a moderate level of knowledge on reproductive health, including the basic components of the reproductive system, the transmission of reproductive diseases, the influence of the environment on reproductive health, and birth control methods. Respondents have very favorable attitudes towards reproductive health in terms of reproductive health education and services. They often practice various activities related to reproductive wellness, reproductive hygiene, and reproductive health resources. When respondents were grouped based on age and year level, their practices showed significant differences. The study reveals a low positive correlation between respondents’ knowledge and attitude towards reproductive health. Documenting teacher education students’ KAP is a useful basis for science curriculum enhancement in education institutions to improve students’ KAPs regarding reproductive health.
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Vilovic, Tina, Josko Bozic, Marino Vilovic, et al. "Family Physicians’ Standpoint and Mental Health Assessment in the Light of COVID-19 Pandemic—A Nationwide Survey Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 4 (2021): 2093. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18042093.
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During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, family physicians (FPs) are the backbone of the healthcare system with considerable impact on the general population, and their well-being is of great importance. The aim of this investigation was to assess FPs mental health, as well as knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAPs) regarding the pandemic, and opinions on non-communicable disease (NCD) health care provided to patients. A cross-sectional study was carried out with a sample of 613 FPs. Anxiety and depression levels were estimated with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, subjective perceived stress with the Perceived Stress Scale, while trauma-related symptoms were assessed using the Impact on Event Scale-COVID19. KAPs toward the pandemic and opinions regarding NCD patients were evaluated with questionnaires accordingly. Results have shown that age (β = −0.02, p = 0.013) and personal risk of COVID‑19 (β = 1.05, p < 0.001) were significant independent correlates of the knowledge score. A total of 87.7% FPs expressed moderate/high perceived stress, 45.2% moderate/severe trauma-related symptoms, 60.4% borderline/abnormal anxiety levels, and 52.4% borderline/abnormal depression levels. Knowledge score was an independent predictor of perceived stress (β = −0.33, p = 0.023) and anxiety (β = −0.31, p = 0.006) levels. Limited accessibility to healthcare services and decreased number of newly-diagnosed NCD cases were mostly agreed on. The pandemic puts a considerable strain on FPs mental health, as well as on public health measures, due to the decreased overall quality of NCD patient health care. Educational programs may bridge the gaps between FPs’ knowledge. Thus lowering anxiety and improving patient care.
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Lee, Byung do. "Innovation Plan for Citizen’s Satisfaction Survey on Police according to the Change of Autonomous Police System." Korean Association of Police Science Review 24, no. 5 (2022): 73–104. http://dx.doi.org/10.24055/kaps.24.5.4.
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Lee, Jeong min, and Seung kook Roh. "Factors affecting juvenile delinquency of penalized regression with Korea Children and Youth Panel Survey(KCYPS) 2018." Korean Association of Police Science Review 24, no. 5 (2022): 187–222. http://dx.doi.org/10.24055/kaps.24.5.8.
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Angarita-Díaz, María del Pilar, Johao Alexander Colmenares-Pedraza, Johanna Carolina Arias-Ramirez, et al. "Virtual dentistry strategy to enhance knowledge, attitudes, and practices in selecting sweetened ultra-processed foods." PLOS ONE 19, no. 11 (2024): e0312288. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0312288.
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Education on the selection of low-sugar ultra-processed foods (UPF) plays a crucial role in promoting good oral health. This study aimed to assess the impact of a virtual educational strategy, developed in the field of dentistry, on improve Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAPs) related to oral health and the appropriate selection of sweet-tasting UPF. A quasi-experimental study with a pre-test and post-test design was conducted, involving parents and caregivers of children and pre-adolescents. Thirteen virtual learning objects (VLO) were delivered via Facebook. To measure the impact of the strategy, a validated instrument was used before the intervention, immediately after, and again six months later to assess Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAPs) on the subject. The median scores before and after the intervention were compared using the Friedman test for related samples, followed by multiple comparisons with Dunn’s test. Participants’ KAP levels were analyzed using Pearson’s Chi-square test and multiple comparisons of column proportions with Bonferroni correction. Finally, a satisfaction and applicability survey was conducted. A significant improvement (p < 0.01) was observed in the participants’ median KAP scores both immediately after the intervention and six months later. A greater number of participants reached the highest level in knowledge (Before (B): 43.8%, Immediately After (IA): 86%, After six months (A6): 81.3%), attitudes (B: 34.2%, IA: 69.4%, A6: 65.2%), and practices (B: 22.5%, IA: 53.7%, A6: 47.3%). Most participants described the course as consistently dynamic, well-organized, and appropriate timing. They also expressed their intention to apply the knowledge in their daily lives. The implemented strategy improved participants’ KAPs concerning oral health and the appropriate selection of sweet-tasting UPF. It also resulted in participants’ children consuming fewer sweet bakery products, candies, and flavored milk. Additionally, more participants reported consistently reading food labels after the intervention, although this behavior was not adopted by the majority.
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Abdulmoein, Salah Al-Harbi, M. Hakami Abdulaziz, Yehya Mohammed Al-Hejri., et al. "Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding the cutaneous leishmaniasis among infected patients and their families in Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah." GSC Advanced Research and Reviews 06, no. 01 (2021): 076–89. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4607432.
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Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is an important public health problem in different parts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) on disease has not been studied in AlMadinah. Across-sectional descriptive study was carried out among 86 patient and 177 contemporaneous community cohort of individuals in AlMadinh. A questioner was prepared to evaluate the KAP of the respondents about CL. The patient cohort survey 86 patients of these mean (S.D) age was 33.1(13.4) and large proportion (83.7%) were males, 54.7% Saudi nationality, and a large proportion (64%) were residing in urban areas. The community survey study included 177 participants. [Mean (SD) age was 33.7(11.5 and a large proportion were males (66.1%). In the patient cohort, median knowledge score was 54% whereas in community was 36% reflecting a poor knowledge in both participants. Median attitude score in the patient cohort was 76%, and in the community participants was low (48%). A large proportion approximately (70%) of participants in the patient cohort indicated that they are exposed to insect bites while approximately (79.7%) of community respondents indicated that they are exposed to insect bites. Most of the patients practiced preventive CL disease with a high percent of them used bed nets (69%) and pesticide spraying (67%). whereas in the community cohort practice of these preventive was 66.1% and 75.1%; respectively followed by personal hygiene and window screen (46.3%) In these two patient and community cohorts KAP regarding CL was sub-optimal. Appropriate measures to underlying causes should be implemented.
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Park, Jun ho, Seong ju Hong, and Myeng gi Hong. "A study on the selection of candidate tasks for the demand survey of Police Science Technology R&D Commercialization." Korean Association of Police Science Review 25, no. 1 (2023): 81–109. http://dx.doi.org/10.24055/kaps.25.1.4.
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Loayza-Castro, Joan A., Luisa Erika Vásquez-Romero, Verónica Eliana Rubín-de-Celis Massa, et al. "Factors Associated with Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices about Tuberculosis in Peruvians." International Journal of Statistics in Medical Research 12 (June 1, 2023): 58–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.6000/1929-6029.2023.12.08.
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Objective: To determine the factors associated with knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) about tuberculosis (TB) in the Peruvian population.
 Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional, analytical study was carried out by conducting a virtual survey. The instrument that was used consisted of 4 sections: sociodemographic variables (9 questions), knowledge (23 questions), attitudes (9 questions), and practices (8 questions) about tuberculosis. Univariate and bivariate analyses and the Poisson regression model with robust variance were used to obtain crude and adjusted prevalence ratios (PRa).
 Results: The sample consisted of 1284 participants. Regarding knowledge, attitudes, and practices about TB, an insufficient level was found in 47.97%, 50.3%, and 54.36% of the cases, respectively. The variables that increased the probability of having sufficient knowledge were sex, grade, area, family history, and history of having TB. While only the area and both antecedents were for attitudes. Finally, the age, degree, and history of TB were for the practices.
 Conclusion: There are insufficient KAPs in around half of the population studied. In addition, there are differences according to the epidemiological characteristics, such as sex, age, academic degree, area, and family history of TB and having had this disease. Therefore, the importance of research in this field should be emphasized in the face of a disease that is related to the differences in the levels of these variables between different strata of the general population.
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Kang, Eun-Jung, Kyungmin Ko, and Hyeong-soo Kim. "Ieodo Maritime Boundary Delimitation and the Policy to Spread Public Perception of Maritime Sovereignty : Comparative Analysis of 2016 and 2020 Public Perception Survey." JOURNAL OF PEACE STUDIES 21, no. 4 (2020): 301–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.14363/kaps.2020.21.4.301.
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Islamiati, Meidiah, Agrianti Komalasari, and Rialdi Azhar. "Pengaruh Independensi, Integritas, Akuntabilitas, Pelatihan Auditor Dan Sikap Skeptisisme Profesional Terhadap Kemampuan Auditor Dalam Mendeteksi Kecurangan." Journal on Education 6, no. 4 (2024): 21035–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.31004/joe.v6i4.6255.
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This study aims to determine the effect of independence, integrity, accountability, auditor training and professional skepticism on the auditor's ability to detect fraud. this study used 37 samples. sampling in this study using convenience sampling and using multiple linear regression analysis as an analytical tool. this study uses four independent variables to achieve this goal, namely: independence, integrity, accountability, auditor training and professional skepticism. while the dependent variable used is ability to detect fraud. this research was conducted using primary data. data collection was carried out using the survey method, namely by distributing a list of questions (survey) to respondents who served at kaps in southern of sumatra. the results of this study prove that auditor training have a positive effect on the auditor's ability to detect fraud. however, independence, integrity, accountability and professional skepticism have no effect on auditor's ability to detect fraud.
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Adonia Akelois. "The Influence of Work-Life Balance on Turnover Intention is Mediated by Job Satisfaction at KAP in Indonesia." Journal of Information Systems Engineering and Management 10, no. 6s (2025): 199–212. https://doi.org/10.52783/jisem.v10i6s.714.
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In this study, we examine the influence of the Work-Life Balance dimensions, namely WIPL (Work Interference with Personal Life) and PLIW (Personal Life Interference with Work), and Job Satisfaction (JS) on Turnover Intention (TI) in the context of Public Accounting Firms (KAP) in Indonesia. A survey was conducted on 114 employees working in various KAPs such as EY, PWC, KPMG, Deloitte, and other KAPs. This study uses quantitative analysis with the use of SmartPLS 4.0 for primary data management and SEM model acquisition. The results show that five out of seven hypotheses are accepted. The simulation of these effects shows that WIPL significantly affects JS and TI, while PLIW only affects JS and does not affect TI. Furthermore, JS significantly affects TI and mediates the effect of PLIW on TI, but JS does not mediate the relationship between WIPL and TI. This study found that employees who feel their personal lives are interfered with by their work lives are more likely to have the intention to leave the company. This study also shown that employees will be satisfied with their work if there is a balance between work responsibilities and personal life. Therefore, this study can be used to design human resource strategies that include a comfortable wo$rking environment while still giving employees the freedom to pursue personal activities outside of work in order to increase JS and minimize TI.
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Njie, Mariama, Bockline Bebe, and Caleb Orenge. "Antimicrobials Use by Smallholder Dairy Farmers in Peri-Urban Area of Nakuru Kenya: Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices." Animal and Veterinary Sciences 12, no. 4 (2024): 107–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.11648/j.avs.20241204.11.
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In dairy intensification, mastitis infections become prevalent and induce frequent Antimicrobial Use (AMU), sometimes inappropriately. This poses public health risks because of growing Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), which calls for stewardship programs informed by Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAPs) about AMU and AMR to halt or reverse the worrying trend. Data was obtained in cross sectional survey conducted in four peri-urban wards around Nakuru city in Kenya. Randomly selected sample farmers (n=124) with free-grazing, semi-zero-grazing or zero-grazing dairy management, representing increasing dairy intensification levels provided data on the KAPs. Chi-square test statistics was fitted to establish associations between KAPs and dairy intensification levels. Among the sample farmers, six in ten (58.8 percent) had intensified dairy production, at least six in ten were marketing milk through informal outlets and were using antimicrobial drugs. Compliance with the withdrawal period was high and increased (p&lt;0.05) with increasing intensification from free-grazing to zero-grazing. Within antibiotic withdrawal period, at least seven in ten farmers did not sell milk, fewer than four in ten consumed their milk at home and fewer than three in ten fed the milk to calves. Though independent of dairy intensification level (p&gt;0.05), using antimicrobials for mastitis treatment increased while sourcing information on antimicrobial use from extension and veterinary officers decreased, with increasing intensification level. Farmers with some training on prudent antimicrobial use and with positive attitudes that milk from antimicrobial treated cows is unsafe, antimicrobial resistant pathogens and residues can be passed from milk to humans, mastitis can be treated without antimicrobial drugs, and antimicrobial residues can end up accumulating in the soils increased (p&gt;0.05) with increasing dairy intensification levels. These results show that regarding AMU and AMR, farmers become more knowledgeable, with positive attitudes and good practices as they intensify their dairy management. The implication is that intensification of dairy management motivates farmers to gain more knowledge, acquire positive attitudes and apply good practices towards responsible prudent use of antimicrobials in livestock. Therefore, strengthening stewardship with targeted training and sensitization can foster prudent and responsible antimicrobial use.
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Mahlare, E., E. Ramutshila, A. Musekiwa, L. Kuonza, and T. Mabuto. "Knowledge, attitudes and practices of oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among healthcare workers in the Ekurhuleni District, South Africa." South African Medical Journal 113, no. 12 (2023): 46. http://dx.doi.org/10.7196/samj.2023.v113i12.1171.
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Background. Prevention of new HIV infections is crucial for controlling the HIV epidemic. Despite HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) being one of the highly effective approaches to preventing HIV, and being freely available through primary healthcare clinics (PHCs), the uptake of HIV PrEP in South Africa (SA) is low.Objective. To understand knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAPs) of healthcare workers responsible for generating demand for HIV PrEP services, or identifying clients eligible for HIV PrEP services in PHCs in Ekurhuleni District, South Africa. Methods. We conducted a cross-sectional interviewer-administered survey among healthcare workers from 45 randomly selected PHCs in Ekurhuleni District. We collected information on participant characteristics and their KAPs regarding HIV PrEP service delivery. KAP scores were developed using a priori cut-off points and participants were categorised into binary levels of KAPs. We performed descriptive and multivariable logistic regression analysis in line with the study objectives. Results. We enrolled 160 study participants from 1 May to 30 June 2022. About two-thirds of the participants (64.4%) were highly knowledgeable about HIV PrEP, and 58.1% self-reported practices that were considered to be good. Notably, 73.1% of participants had negative attitudes toward HIV PrEP delivery. Participants who were aged >50 years had poor HIV PrEP knowledge (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 0.1; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.0 - 0.4; p=0.01) compared with participants <30 years old. Participants aged 30 - 40 years had poor HIV knowledge although their association is not statistically significant. Nurses had higher HIV PrEP knowledge (aOR 11.1; 95% CI 3.8 - 32.4, p<0.001) compared with health promoters. Both nurses (aOR=0.2, 95% CI 0.1 - 0.6; p<0.001) and HIV testing service counsellors (aOR 0.3; 95% CI 0.1 - 0.9; p=0.02) had negative attitudes toward HIV PrEP, compared with health promoters. Nurses had better practices in HIV PrEP delivery compared with health promoters (aOR 2.5; 95% CI 1.0 - 5.9; p=0.04). Conclusion. Among the healthcare workers tasked with generating demand and identifying clients eligible for HIV PrEP services, low knowledge of HIV PrEP and negative attitudes towards HIV PrEP may be barriers to the uptake of HIV PrEP. Training healthcare workers on HIV PrEP is recommended.
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Darweesh, Omeed, Amanj Kurdi, Marwan Merkhan, et al. "Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Iraqi Parents Regarding Antibiotic Use in Children and the Implications." Antibiotics 14, no. 4 (2025): 376. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics14040376.
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Background: Antibiotic misuse is a major global health issue, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where inappropriate use contributes to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Inappropriate antibiotic use is exacerbated in LMICs by pressure from parents on physicians and pharmacists to prescribe and dispense antibiotics for their children, often for viral infections. There is currently limited knowledge of key issues in Iraq to improve future antibiotic use. Consequently, we explored knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) of Iraqi parents regarding antibiotic use in their children to provide future direction. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted between November 2023 and September 2024 among 1878 parents in four districts of Iraq. A structured questionnaire assessed parents’ KAPs towards antibiotic-related uses and practices. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests to examine the associations between demographic variables and KAP indicators. Results: Among the participants, 83% were aware that antibiotics are ineffective for viral infections, and 75% recognized potential side effects from antibiotics. Despite this knowledge, 63% of parents admitted to administering antibiotics to their children without a prescription, with 42% discontinuing treatment once symptoms improved. Factors including cost, dosage, and taste influenced antibiotic selection. Parents with higher education and income levels were more likely to engage in self-medication. Pharmacists were the primary source of antibiotic information for 52% of respondents. Conclusions: Despite adequate knowledge, inappropriate practices such as self-medication and discontinuing treatment early were prevalent. Targeted educational campaigns, particularly among parents with higher education levels and incomes, are necessary to mitigate AMR in Iraq.
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Koroma, Joan Mabinty, Yuji Wang, Xiang Guo, et al. "A Cross-Sectional Survey on the Malaria Control and Prevention Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Caregivers of Children Under-5 in the Western Area of Sierra Leone." Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease 7, no. 7 (2022): 120. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed7070120.
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(1) Background: Children under 5 years of age are the most vulnerable to malaria infection, and they suffer serious complications. Sierra Leone is one of the countries with the highest malaria burden in the world. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) toward malaria control and prevention among caregivers of children under 5 in the Western Area of Sierra Leone. (2) Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among caregivers of children under-5 visiting the out-patient department of six selected hospitals/community health centers. Data were collected via questionnaire interviews with 350 caregivers. (3) Results: A total of 97.1% of the respondents were women and the majority of them were young mothers; 46.3% of respondents were unemployed; and 27.1% received no education. Only 1.4% accessed malaria related information from the internet/social media. This KAPs survey indicated that a misconception of the cause, transmission, and clinical symptoms of malaria; unawareness of its lethality and its severity; and inappropriate prevention and treatment behaviors, such as self-medicating, were still in existence among some caregivers. However, a positive correlation in knowledge–attitudes (rs = 0.13, p < 0.05) and in attitudes–practices (rs = 0.45, p < 0.001) was revealed. The caregivers, being mothers and having at least a secondary education, demonstrated positive attitudes and practices. Meanwhile, more urban caregivers (79.8%) followed a complete malaria treatment course of artemisinin-based combination therapies than the rural (63.3%), but in view of insecticide treated net use, more rural caregivers presented positive attitudes (85.3%) and practices (70.1%) than the urban (69.9%, 52.0%). (4) Conclusions: For better protection of children under-5 against lethal malaria, it is essential to provide better guidance at the community level for their caregivers, especially young mothers, in order to reduce some misconceptions and inappropriate behaviors. An increase in education and employment opportunities for women, establishment of an accessible community-based malaria counselling service, and construction of an effective communication channel are also needed.
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Loofbourrow, Brittany, Anna Jones, Mary Morgan, and Rachel Scherr. "Development of a Comprehensive Questionnaire Evaluating Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding University Student Food Access Resource Use." Current Developments in Nutrition 4, Supplement_2 (2020): 229. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzaa043_080.
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Abstract Objectives To develop a comprehensive questionnaire which assesses food security and knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) regarding food access resources at a large public university. Methods A comprehensive food security and food resource questionnaire was developed by a panel of nutrition and survey design experts for use with university students. The questionnaire underwent two rounds of cognitive interviews with a diverse group of university students to ensure questions were understood as intended. Feedback from the first round of cognitive interviews was used to inform changes and improve clarity. The second round of cognitive interviews was used to clarify changes made to the questionnaire during the first round of interviews. Following the cognitive interviews, the questionnaire was reviewed by the panel of nutrition and survey design experts and finalized. Results Following a systematic approach, a comprehensive questionnaire was developed and finalized for use with university students. The initial questionnaire contained 40 questions. Following the first round of cognitive interviews (n = 15 students) 34 questions were revised, 7 questions were added and 1 question was removed. Following the second round of cognitive interviews (n = 10 students), Likert-scale questions were edited for simplicity, and question formatting was edited to emphasize differences in questions that were otherwise identical. Before distribution, 7 questions about food choice were added, food security screening questions were added, and skip-logic was incorporated into the questionnaire and tested. Conclusions The final questionnaire evaluates food resource KAPs and contains 68 items, including questions from the 10-item USDA Food Security Module, and newly developed questions regarding student food choice motivations, sugar-sweetened beverage consumption habits, knowledge/awareness of food access resources, perceptions of food access resources, current student concerns/stressors, and financial considerations. This newly developed questionnaire has been distributed to 10,000 University of California, Davis students. Future applications for this questionnaire include distribution at other universities and colleges within California. Funding Sources This project was funded by an internal University of California, Davis research grant.
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Yakusu, Issa, Baroani Bikenge, Panda Kitronza, et al. "Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (Kap) on Covid-19 of Students of the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Kisangani." Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases 12, no. 3 (2023): 28–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ajrid/2023/v12i3246.
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Objectives: This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of students of the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Kisangani.
 Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was undertaken among students of the Faculty of Pharmacy. KAPs on Covid-19 were assessed using a survey questionnaire.
 Results: Male students were predominant (50.8%). The majority of respondents were under or equal to 25 years old. The majority had sufficient knowledge (97.4%) provided mainly by television and radio. 63 respondents or 33.3% of cases did not know if the disease exists in Kisangani; and 88.9% had good practices regarding Covid-19.
 Conclusion: These results showed that most students have a good knowledge of Covid-19; they presented good practices as well as good attitudes.
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Grant, Frederick, Robert Ackatia-Armah, Haile Okuku, and Rogers Kakuhenzire. "Association Between Nutrition Social Behavior Change Communication and Improved Caregiver Health and Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices in Rural Tanzania." Current Developments in Nutrition 4, Supplement_2 (2020): 193. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzaa043_044.
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Abstract Objectives Efforts to improve infant and young child (IYC) feeding practices include the use of nutrition social behaviour change communication (SBCC) among caregivers of children under 5y. We assessed the association between monthly participation in community-level nutrition group meetings on caregiver health and nutrition knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAPs). Methods Data from community-based cross-sectional survey conducted in Eastern and Southern Highland Zones of Tanzania, were used. Indices were developed for caregivers’ knowledge on nutrition, health-and-childcare, household and young child dietary diversity, and vitamin A intakes. Impact of the number of nutrition meeting attendance on caregiver knowledge and practices scores were examined using multiple regression analyses controlling for potential caregiver socio-demographic confounders such as maternal age, marital status, education, employment, household size, and household wealth index. Results Out of 547 caregivers surveyed, 49.7% attended nutrition group meetings and received information on nutrition SBCC while 50.3% did not. Overall, 28% of participating women had a moderate level of nutrition knowledge, 62% had high level of vitamin A knowledge, and 57% had high level of health-and-childcare knowledge. Participation in nutrition group meetings was significantly associated with health-and-childcare knowledge score, household and young child dietary diversity scores, and household and young child vitamin A intake; magnitude of the associations were greater for caregivers who attended at least four meetings. Conclusions Our findings emphasize the need for programmes that seek to address the issues present in the use of nutrition SBCC at community level to improve maternal/caregiver KAPs and subsequently to improve nutrition status of infant and young children. Funding Sources UKAID.
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Chala, Bayissa. "A Retrospective Analysis of the Results of a Five-Year (2005–2009) Parasitological Examination for Common Intestinal Parasites from Bale-Robe Health Center, Robe Town, Southeastern Ethiopia." ISRN Parasitology 2013 (December 11, 2013): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.5402/2013/694731.
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A cross-sectional retrospective survey using the past five years clinical records (2005–2009) was conducted. The study was aimed at assessing the status of common intestinal parasites from Bale-Robe Health Center, Southeastern Ethiopia, in 2009/2010. The survey involved collection of data recorded on intestinal parasite from the health center during 2005–2009. Precoded questionnaires and interviews were also supplemented for knowledge attitude practices survey (KAPs survey) to assess awareness level of treatment seekers. Analysis of the various associations and strength of significant variations among qualitative and quantitative variables were assessed. The results revealed that Entamoeba histolytica (36.1%) and Giardia lamblia (11.0%), both being protozoan parasites were found to be the most prevalent intestinal parasites encountered during 2005–2009. The least prevalent intestinal parasite recorded was Strongyloides stercoralis (1.1%). Most intestinal parasites were detected among age group of 15 years and above than 0–4 and 5–14 years as shown in Table 4. There was a significant correlation between intestinal parasites prevalence and the age of treatment seeking individuals (P<0.05). A sharp increasing trend of E. histolytica and Ascaris lumbricoides infections was observed owing to low personal and environmental sanitation of the majority of the society. Initiation of health education at different levels could be recommended to mitigate infectious parasites in the area.
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Puspitasari, Windhy, Astrid Mafela, and Fithriana Melani. "The Influence Of Independence, Work Experience, Due Professional Care, Accountability, Integrity, And Clients Pressure On Audit Quality." Indonesian Management and Accounting Research 16, no. 2 (2019): 17. http://dx.doi.org/10.25105/imar.v16i2.4677.
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<p>This research aims to prove the influence of independence, work experience, due professional care, accountability, integrity, and client pressure. The respondent of this research is auditors that working at big four and non-big four Public Accountant Firms (KAPs) located in Jakarta, which is junior, senior, and manager position. The total respondents are 91. This research was conducted using a survey method. Data were collected by distributing questionnaires using convenience sampling. The data analysis used multiple regression.<strong> </strong>The results indicate that independence, work experience, due professional care, integrity, and clients pressure have a significant influence on audit quality. Since the mean score for all variable are not achieved Likert scale 3 or agree, for future research need to consider for distributing from senior auditor with experience for more than five years.<strong></strong></p>
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Sysilia Tri Hapsari, David Pangaribuan, and Panata Bangar Hasioan Sianipar. "Pengaruh Pengalaman Auditor, Pelatihan, dan Pemahaman Kode Etik terhadap Kualitas Audit." Jurnal Rimba : Riset Ilmu manajemen Bisnis dan Akuntansi 3, no. 1 (2025): 334–48. https://doi.org/10.61132/rimba.v3i1.1620.
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This research examines the influence of Auditor Experience, Training, and Understanding of the Code of Ethics on Audit Quality at Public Accounting Firms (KAP) in Bekasi. The dependent variable is Audit Quality, while the independent variable consists of Auditor Experience, Training and Understanding of the Code of Ethics.The research used a purposive sampling technique with a survey method, collecting primary data through a 1-5 Likert scale questionnaire. The research sample consisted of 101 respondents from 11 KAPs in Bekasi. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26 with the Descriptive Statistical Analysis method, Validity and Reliability Test, Classical Assumption Test, Multiple Linear Regression Test, and Hypothesis Testing. The research results show that partially, Auditor Experience and Understanding of the Code of Ethics have a significant effect on Audit Quality, while Training does not have a significant effect. Simultaneously, these three variables have a significant effect on Audit Quality.
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Khalid, Ayesha, Sara Janiad, Iqra Munir, Atia Iqbal, Humaira Yasmeen, and Nida Naeem. "Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAPS) of the Inhabitants of Punjab, Pakistan toward XDR Typhoid Outbreak During COVID-19." BioScientific Review 6, no. 1 (2024): 81–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.32350/bsr.61.03.
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Background Typhoid fever, caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi, is the most prevalent in areas that have poor hygienic conditions. The most alarming situation is the development of the resistant strains of Salmonella typhi, first reported in 2016 in Hyderabad, Sindh. Later, there was a widespread outbreak of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) typhoid. This survey aims to investigate the risk factors for the spread of XDR typhoid in Pakistan based on the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAPs) of the affected or at-risk population to help plan preventive actions. Method For this purpose, a community-based random KAP study was conducted in Punjab, Pakistan. Data was collected online and also by face-to-face interaction from those who had no access to the Internet. Result More than half of the respondents were aware of the fact that bacteria is the causative agent (60.6%) of XDR. Similarly, with regard to practice, it was found that 67.7% of them washed their hands before eating and 88.8% washed their hands after using the toilet. A common practice in the form of using filtered water for drinking purposes was adhered to by 73.8% of respondents. Conclusion The study concluded that preventative and control measures are necessary to avoid XDR typhoid pandemic spread.
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Eberhard, Mark L., Patrick J. Lammie, Essie M. Walker, and David G. Addiss. "A Survey of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions (KAPs) of Lymphatic Filariasis, Elephantiasis, and Hydrocele among Residents in an Endemic Area in Haiti." American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 54, no. 3 (1996): 299–303. http://dx.doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.1996.54.299.
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Ginayatov, Nurbek, Zukhra Aitpayeva, Izimgali Zhubantayev, et al. "Smallholder Cattle Farmers’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Rabies: A Regional Survey in Kazakhstan." Veterinary Sciences 12, no. 4 (2025): 335. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci12040335.
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Rabies remains a significant public health and economic concern in Kazakhstan, particularly in rural livestock-farming communities. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) related to rabies among livestock farmers in the Aktobe and Oral regions of West Kazakhstan. A cross-sectional survey was conducted between April and August 2022, involving 688 randomly selected participants. The data were collected through structured interviews and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that 89% of respondents were aware of rabies, yet significant knowledge gaps existed regarding clinical signs, transmission, and prevention. While 87% recognized the importance of rabies vaccination in dogs, 81% were unaware of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for cattle, and 72% lacked knowledge of PrEP for humans. Awareness of the post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) regimen was significantly higher in the Aktobe region (p < 0.002). Attitudinal differences were observed, with the Oral region participants exhibiting more favorable perceptions of rabies control programs (p < 0.01). Additionally, the χ2 test revealed that the proportion of female respondents (p < 0.02), those with school-aged dependents (p < 0.003), respondents owning both exotic and indigenous cattle breeds (p < 0.002), and those possessing more than five cattle (p < 0.025) was statistically different in the Oral region. Practices such as free grazing, lack of protective equipment use, and improper carcass disposal were identified as potential risk factors for rabies transmission. This study highlights the need for targeted educational initiatives to improve rabies awareness and promote safer livestock management practices. Enhancing veterinary surveillance, strengthening community engagement, and expanding vaccination efforts could mitigate rabies transmission risks.
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Quiroz-Gomez, Sergio, Marisol Guzman-Moreno, Armando Miranda-De La Cruz, Janett Marina Garcia-Hernandez, Karina del Carmen Arcos-Castillo, and Jairo David Contrera-Madrigal. "Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices toward the COVID-19 Pandemic in Tabasco, México." American Journal of Health Behavior 46, no. 1 (2022): 29–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.5993/ajhb.46.1.3.
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Objectives: In this study, we identify knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) of the people of the State of Tabasco (Mexico) as they influence transmission and mitigation of COVID-19. Methods: We used an Internet-based survey (N=1848) from March to July 2021, with a probabilistic sampling stratified by municipalities. Results: Most respondents demonstrated knowledge about the etiology and symptoms of COVID-19 – they assume that anyone can contract the disease, and at least 53.5% knew that the cause is a virus. They believed that it constitutes a problem for their community due to its easy transmission; however, they consider themselves to be only at medium risk. They have adopted preventive measures such as handwashing, staying home, and social distancing; however, when analyzing protecting the community, they refer to other people as having responsibility for preventing disease spread. Conclusions: Interventions focused on social and cultural contexts are required. Sociodemographic and ideological factors influence disinformation, limited interventions, and cognitive dissonance. This type of research contributes to discovering areas of opportunity for government and public health organizations to prioritize practical actions and reduce eventual outbreaks.
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McGuinness, Denise, Kate Frazer, Karl F. Conyard, Paula Cornally, Lauren Cooper, and Niamh Vickers. "Evaluating interdisciplinary breastfeeding and lactation knowledge, attitudes and skills: An evaluation of a professional graduate programme for healthcare professionals." PLOS ONE 20, no. 1 (2025): e0310500. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0310500.
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Breastfeeding theoretical and skills training is important for health care professionals engaging with the mother infant dyad to increase breastfeeding exclusivity and duration. The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAPs) of health care professionals following completion of a university professional graduate programme in breastfeeding and lactation. A pre and post—educational study design was used. All students enrolled in a six month programme were invited to complete an online anonymous survey at two time points: January 2023 and July 2023. Ethical approval (LS-C-23-17) was obtained in January 2023. Descriptive statistics were utilised to report percentages and means, and independent T tests were used to report mean differences between variables on knowledge, attitude and practices. All students completed the module. The pre survey participant response rate was n = 55 (92.82%) and the post survey participant response rate n = 33 (60%). Comparison of the pre and post questionnaire report nine statistically significant results following completion of the university breastfeeding and lactation programme. Knowledge scores increased specifically with higher mean knowledge scores for reporting “I am confident with my knowledge about breastfeeding” and statistically significant mean difference of 0.29 following completion of the module (95% CI, 0.13 to 0.45) (t (64) = 3.59, p = 0.001). The programme evaluation identifies the importance of a professional graduate breastfeeding and lactation education programme for interdisciplinary health care professionals increasing knowledge, attitudes and practices and ultimately increasing breastfeeding rates in the short and long term, with improved maternal and child health outcomes.
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AlBalas, Samir, Hindya O. AlMaqableh, Audai Naji Al Smadi, Dana A. Omari, Aram M. Odeibat, and Mustafa AlBalas. "Assessing Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) towards Monkeypox among Healthcare Workers in JORDAN: A Cross-Sectional Survey." Jordan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 17, no. 2 (2024): 254–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.35516/jjps.v17i2.1913.
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Introduction: The zoonotic features and potential for transmission between animals and humans make the monkeypox (MPX) virus, a member of the orthopoxvirus family, a serious threat. Unfortunately, healthcare staff's lack of knowledge and readiness about MPX has made it harder to implement effective prevention and response plans. Our current understanding of the KAPs (Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices) among Jordanian clinicians could benefit from additional research. Methods: This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the MPX KAP among 300 healthcare workers (HCWs) in two private hospitals in the Irbid governorate of Jordan. We employed descriptive statistics, such as percentages and frequencies, as well as an independent sample t-test, one-way ANOVA, and multiple linear regression (enter method) for data analysis. Results: Although differences existed between demographic groups, the study found that participants had an average level of MPX knowledge proficiency. Out of a total of 300 participants, 196 were female and 104 were male, with 52.7% in the 20–30 age bracket. Compared to their female counterparts, male respondents exhibited higher levels of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding MPX. Attitudes and practices towards MPX varied by age group and level of education, demonstrating how demographic factors impact these aspects of public health. Additionally, monkeypox attitudes were lower among women, those with a diploma degree, and those aged 31–40. Conclusions: Healthcare staff require adequate training and continuous education to address their lack of knowledge and attitudes regarding MPX protection. Staying updated about new illnesses like MPX is crucial, as the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated. To effectively tackle global health concerns, continuous learning and up-to-date knowledge are essential.
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Hanley, Andrew, Galina Brychkova, Wilson John Barbon, et al. "Community-Level Impacts of Climate-Smart Agriculture Interventions on Food Security and Dietary Diversity in Climate-Smart Villages in Myanmar." Climate 9, no. 11 (2021): 166. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/cli9110166.
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Diversification of production to strengthen resilience is a key tenet of climate-smart agriculture (CSA), which can help to address the complex vulnerabilities of agriculture-dependent rural communities. In this study, we investigated the relationship between the promotion of different CSA practices across four climate-smart villages (CSVs) in Myanmar. To determine the impact of the CSA practices on livelihoods and health, survey data were collected from agricultural households (n = 527) over three years. Within the time period studied, the results indicate that some the CSA practices and technologies adopted were significantly associated with changes in household dietary diversity scores (HDDS), but, in the short-term, these were not associated with improvements in the households’ food insecurity scores (HFIAS). Based on the survey responses, we examined how pathways of CSA practice adoption tailored to different contexts of Myanmar’s four agroecologies could contribute to the observed changes, including possible resulting trade-offs. We highlight that understanding the impacts of CSA adoption on household food security in CSVs will require longer-term monitoring, as most CSA options are medium- to long-cycle interventions. Our further analysis of knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAPs) amongst the households indicated a poor understanding of the household knowledge, attitudes and practices in relation to nutrition, food choices, food preparation, sanitation and hygiene. Our KAP findings indicate that current nutrition education interventions in the Myanmar CSVs are inadequate and will need further improvement for health and nutrition outcomes from the portfolio of CSA interventions.
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Wintari, Ni Wayan, and Rai Dwi Andayani W. "Pengaruh Kompetensi, Objektivitas, Dan Sensitivitas Etika Profesi Terhadap Kualitas Hasil Audit Pada Kantor Akuntan Publik Provinsi Bali." Hita Akuntansi dan Keuangan 4, no. 1 (2023): 274–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.32795/hak.v4i1.3592.
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The research objective is to analyze the effect of competence, objectivity, and sensitivity of professional ethics on the quality of audit results. Auditor quality is the expertise and knowledge of auditors in finding and reporting violations in the accounting system. A high quality audit is the auditor's demand so that the financial statements of interested parties are a big responsibility. The population in this study were all auditors of Public Accounting Firms (KAP) in the Bali region who were still active. Of the 15 KAPs registered at the Indonesian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (IAPI) in 2020. Sampling was carried out using the purposive sampling method and the number of samples was 110 respondents. Questionnaires were used for survey data collection as the method in this study. Multiple linear regression analysis technique was used in this study for data analysis. From the results of the hypothesis test, it was found that competence, objectivity, and sensitivity of professional ethics had a significant positive effect on the quality of audit results. Competence is simultaneously shown in the value of the coefficient of determination.Keywords: competence, objectivity , sensitivity, audit quality
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Kumar, Divya, Dhanadivya Krishnakumar, Vamsi Lavu, Akila Ganesh, Deepak Moses Ravindran, and S. K. Balaji. "Development and Validation of a Questionnaire for a Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Survey on COVID-19 among the General Public." Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry 23, no. 1 (2025): 22–25. https://doi.org/10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_74_24.
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Abstract Background: It is essential to understand an individual’s knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) toward COVID-19 as public adherence to health guidelines relies heavily on these aspects and helps curb its spread. The objective of this study was to develop and validate a questionnaire using a scientific step-wise process to assess the KAPs on COVID-19 among the general public from South India. Materials and Methods: A step-wise questionnaire development process comprising conceptual framework, development of an item pool, refinement of the item pool, focused group discussion, translation of the questionnaire in local languages, cognitive interviewing, pretesting, validity, and reliability was executed. The item pool was developed from existing literature and refinement was performed by focused group discussion, cognitive interviewing, and pretesting to arrive at a 36-item pool questionnaire. The kappa value was calculated for testing reliability of the developed questionnaire. Results: A questionnaire comprising four distinct domains was developed after following the step-wise process. The item pool was refined from 36 to 28 items which were grouped under four domains-myth busters, medical/dental related, complications of COVID-19, and vaccines evaluating the knowledge, awareness, and practices. The questionnaire was translated into regional languages (Tamil and Hindi) apart from English. Reliability was assessed by kappa statistics and was found to be > 95%. Conclusion: A questionnaire was successfully developed using a scientific stakeholder-driven process. This can be applied to the public at large to identify pitfalls in awareness and to educate them in a COVID-19 scenario.
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Bazán Domínguez, Ludmila R., Renata Villarreal, M. Andrea Previtali, et al. "Abordaje de leptospirosis y dengue desde distintas perspectivas: estudio interdisciplinar en Alto Verde, un barrio de la ciudad de Santa Fe." SCT Proceedings in Interdisciplinary Insights and Innovations 2 (May 8, 2024): 288. http://dx.doi.org/10.56294/piii2024288.
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Leptospirosis and dengue are zoonotic diseases that share some risk factors, necessitating interdisciplinary approaches for a comprehensive understanding. Santa Fe City exhibits environmental and social conditions conducive to the transmission of both diseases. The objective of this study was to characterize the epidemiological, biological, and socio-cultural potential risk factors in Alto Verde. A survey of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) was conducted alongside serological analysis for antibodies, and detection of vectors and reservoirs. Rodent sampling involved the placement of hair traps in four transects in December 2023, followed by live-trapping in February 2024 (totaling 88 trap-nights per sampling). Eight mosquito sampling points were established, each comprising 5 houses. Sampling involved recording the number of potential breeding sites, collecting and quantifying Aedes larvae and utilizing two Prokopack-type vacuums for collecting adults. A total of 126 neighbors responded the questionnaire and 102 serum samples were obtained. Dengue seroprevalence was determined by ELISA IgG test; 10% samples were positive; analysis of Leptospira seroprevalence is ongoing. Positive hair traps accounted for 49% of the tubes used and rodents captured were nine mice and two rats. Mosquito data showed great variation among sampling points in the number of breeding sites recorded (47-248), and in Aedes larvae (23-241) and adults (3-15) collected, indicating the presence of hotspots in the sampling area. High dengue antibody prevalence in the surveyed areas correlated with numerous potential breeding sites. Rodent infestation was substantial, and surveys indicated a lack of leptospirosis awareness among the population, contrasting with their knowledge of dengue
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Pogurschi, Elena Narcisa, Carmen Daniela Petcu, Alexandru Eugeniu Mizeranschi, et al. "Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Antibiotic Use and Antibiotic Resistance: A Latent Class Analysis of a Romanian Population." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19, no. 12 (2022): 7263. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19127263.
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Considering the major limitations of the latest studies conducted in Romania on the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAPs) of antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance, we conducted this study to assess this major public health threat. A cross-sectional survey based on a validated questionnaire was conducted among the general population of Romania for a period of 5 months, i.e., September 2021–January 2022. The questionnaire was distributed using Google Form and it covered demographic characteristics and KAP assessments consisting of 12 items on knowledge, 10 items on attitudes and 3 items on practices. Latent class analyses (LCAs) were conducted to group respondents based on their responses. The response rate was 77%, of which females responded in a greater number (n = 1251) compared to males (n = 674). For most of the respondents (67.32%, n = 1296), the education level was high school, while 23.58% (n = 454) of respondents were college graduates. One in three Romanians (33.3%) know the WHO predictions related to this topic. Overall, the Romanian population is less disciplined when it comes to completing antibiotic treatments, as 29.19% of the respondents stop the course of antibiotic administration if their symptoms improve. The key findings from the present study may help policy makers in designing targeted interventions to decrease confusion, ambiguity or misconceptions about antibiotic use.