Knowledge, Attitude and Practices towards Congo Virus: A Cross-Sectional Study among the Healthcare Professionals in Pakistan

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever CCHF, a tick borne viral disease, is prevalent in Africa, Asia and Europe. Supportive therapy is a general measure to manage CCHF. Main objective of this study is to develop and validate a questionnaire/tool to determine knowledge, attitude and practices regarding Congo virus among pharmacists and doctors including students and professionals (hospital, clinical and retail pharmacist) and to identify the key variables affecting the knowledge and attitudes. The cross sectional survey was conducted in twin cities of Pakistan which included randomly selected 437 pharmacists and doctors. Descriptive statistics, cross tab and chi square were applied on data to assess it. Results of the study postulate the need to periodically update and improve practices of Healthcare Professionals (HCP) by conducting relevant education programs.

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