Knowledge and Beliefs of Tanta University Employees Regarding Emerging Respiratory Tract Infections and Its Preventive Measures Based on Health Belief Model
Ebrahim Essa, H., Soliman, F. (2021). Knowledge and Beliefs of Tanta University Employees Regarding Emerging Respiratory Tract Infections and Its Preventive Measures Based on Health Belief Model. EKB Journal Management System, 20(1), 67-102. doi: 10.21608/tsnj.2021.170853
Hanan Abo El-Gamelen Ebrahim Essa; Fatma El-Sayed Soliman. "Knowledge and Beliefs of Tanta University Employees Regarding Emerging Respiratory Tract Infections and Its Preventive Measures Based on Health Belief Model". EKB Journal Management System, 20, 1, 2021, 67-102. doi: 10.21608/tsnj.2021.170853
Ebrahim Essa, H., Soliman, F. (2021). 'Knowledge and Beliefs of Tanta University Employees Regarding Emerging Respiratory Tract Infections and Its Preventive Measures Based on Health Belief Model', EKB Journal Management System, 20(1), pp. 67-102. doi: 10.21608/tsnj.2021.170853
Ebrahim Essa, H., Soliman, F. Knowledge and Beliefs of Tanta University Employees Regarding Emerging Respiratory Tract Infections and Its Preventive Measures Based on Health Belief Model. EKB Journal Management System, 2021; 20(1): 67-102. doi: 10.21608/tsnj.2021.170853

Knowledge and Beliefs of Tanta University Employees Regarding Emerging Respiratory Tract Infections and Its Preventive Measures Based on Health Belief Model

Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal
Article 3, Volume 20, Issue 1, February 2021, Page 67-102  XML PDF (819.58 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/tsnj.2021.170853
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Authors
Hanan Abo El-Gamelen Ebrahim Essa; Fatma El-Sayed Soliman
Assistant Professors of Community Health NursingFaculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt
Abstract
Background: The emerging respiratory tract infections (ERTIs) may imply future possible pandemics that present a persistent threat to public health and a huge burden on healthcare services. There is a greater chance for getting ERTIs related to several factors including traditional beliefs and lack of knowledge. Aim: toassess knowledge and beliefs of Tanta university employees regarding ERTIs and its preventive measures based on health belief model (HBM). Design:A descriptive study design was utilized. Settings: five faculties of medical campus that affiliated to Tanta University. Subjects: A Convenience sample of 300 employees working at the previous mentioned settings. Tools: Two tools were used:Tool (I): A Structured interview sheet which included data about bio-socio-demographic characteristics of the studied employees and their knowledge related to the ERTIs and its preventive measures. Tool (II):Beliefs of the studied employees regarding ERTIs based on HBM. Results: More than two fifths of the studied employees had lower level of knowledge regarding the ERTIs and more than half of them had negative beliefs toward ERTIs and its preventive measures. Significant statistical difference was observed between knowledge and beliefs of the studied employees. Conclusion & Recommendations: The study participants had inadequate knowledge and negative beliefs toward ERTIs and its preventive measures. An extensive educational health campaign should be provided to the public to create awareness and positive attitude and beliefs regarding the ERTIs and its preventive measures.
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