Significant Differences In Attitudes Research Articles

User involvement in ageing and health research: a survey of researchers’ and older adults’ perspectives

BackgroundUser involvement in research has rapidly increased and is often a precondition to obtain research funding. Benefits such as effectiveness and increased relevance of research are described in the literature, but the evidence to support this is weak. Little is known about ageing and health researchers’ experiences and perspectives towards user involvement in research, and their attitudes towards user involvement compared to the attitudes of the users involved are largely unknown. To examine researchers’ experiences and perspectives of user involvement in research on ageing and health, and to compare their attitudes towards user involvement to the attitudes of older adults in the general population.MethodsA panel study survey was used to elicit responses from researchers in ageing and health as well as from older adults (aged 60 years and older). The researcher sample (N = 64) completed the survey online, while the older adult sample (N = 881) could choose among three different options to complete the survey (online, paper format, telephone). A professional survey company collected the data. Descriptive statistics, exploratory comparisons and descriptive qualitative content analysis were used to analyse the data.ResultsMore than half (58%) of the researchers had previous experience of involving different categories of users in a wide range of research activities. The most frequent motivation for involving users was to ensure that the research produced is relevant to the target population. A majority (86%) reported benefits, and more than half (59%) described challenges. Differences in attitudes were found between researchers and older adults in the general population.ConclusionsAgeing and health researchers involve users in their research to improve quality and ensure relevance, but there is no consensus among them whether users should be involved in publicly funded research. While several challenges were identified, training, institutional support and resources from funders could alleviate many of these. Findings reveal significant differences in attitudes between older adults in the general population and researchers. Further research with comparable larger samples is needed to confirm and understand the possible consequences such controversy might have and how to solve them.IRRID (International Registered Report Identifier): RR2-10.2196/17759.

Do educators value the promotion of students’ wellbeing? Quantifying educators’ attitudes toward wellbeing promotion

Educators’ attitudes toward Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and health and wellbeing promotion can significantly influence the success (or otherwise) of such policies and practices. While numerous studies exist, from which a broad understanding of such attitudes can be garnered, there is currently no attendant measurement which quantifies educators attitudes regarding the promotion of student wellbeing. The aim of this study was to address this gap in knowledge by quantifying the degree to which educators are positively or negatively disposed to the promotion of student wellbeing. The Attitudes Toward Wellbeing Promotion (ATWP) scale was administered to a diverse participant sample (n = 324), which was opportunistically recruited from the population of post-primary educators in Ireland. Analyses using General Linear Modelling (GLM) identified several statistically significant differences in attitude. Main effects included position held in school and the presence/absence of practices such as streaming and vertical education, while Interactions included educator gender*age and educator gender*single-sex/co-educational school status. The results of this study suggest that, overall, educators appear to be positively disposed toward the promotion of student wellbeing. The highest levels of positivity were observed among female educators, particularly those working in all-girls schools. The lowest levels of positivity were observed among older male educators and educators working in schools that adopt streaming and vertical education practices. This study provides the first baseline data pertaining to the degree to which post-primary educators may be positively or negatively disposed to the promotion of students’ social and emotional wellbeing.

Gender-based violence attitudes and dating violence experiences of students in nursing and other health sciences: A multicentre cross-sectional study

BackgroundGender-based violence is a major public health problem. Healthcare providers' ability to identify this type of violence and support victims may be influenced by their knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs, which requires solid education. ObjectivesTo identify the gender-based violence attitudes and dating violence experiences of students in nursing and other health sciences. DesignA multicentre cross-sectional study was performed. SettingsThis study was conducted in three faculties of the University of A Coruña, Spain. ParticipantsParticipants were undergraduate students of nursing, podiatry, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy. MethodsThe Attitudes towards Gender and Violence Questionnaire and the Dating Violence Questionnaire were used from October 2019 to March 2020. Descriptive and inferential statistics were calculated to determine associated factors and identify differences in gender-based violence attitudes and dating violence experiences between sexes and degrees. ResultsData from 459 students were analysed, of whom 180 (39.2 %) studied nursing. The mean age was 20.9 (SD = 3.6) and 76.0 % were women. Statistically significant differences were obtained in attitudes towards gender-based violence according to sex where men displayed more sexist attitudes and violence justification. Results showed a significant difference in attitudes regarding the biological usefulness of sexism and violence between students of nursing and other health sciences. 61.9 % of students had experienced one or more abusive behaviours in relationships; no significant differences were detected according to the degree. However, male students experienced dating violence more often than females. It was observed that students who had suffered dating violence showed greater agreement with sexist attitudes that justify violence. ConclusionStudents of health sciences, particularly males and nursing students, show sexist attitudes that justify gender-based violence. They also frequently experience dating violence, especially psychological violence. It is necessary to intensify or include education on these types of violence in the curricula of degrees in health sciences.

"A Feasibility Study of an Online Educational Program on Human Papillomavirus Vaccination for Parents of Adolescents During the COVID Pandemic"

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for adolescents helps within the prevention of preventable cancers caused thanks to HPV infection. However, many adolescents don't seem to be vaccinated because of a scarcity of information among parents. Objective: This study aimed to check the extent of information and attitude of oldsters on HPV vaccination before and after the net educational intervention. Methods: A cross-sectional pilot study was conducted among a sample of 45 parents of adolescents studying at school 7th–9th. the oldsters were selected through two-stage simple sampling and assigned randomly to a few groups with three different methods of education – an internet lecture with a PowerPoint presentation, a web short film with discussion, and a self-learning online booklet. Pre- and post-intervention knowledge was assessed with a structured questionnaire and attitude with a modified Likert scale administered online. Wilcoxon and Kruskal–Wallis tests were accustomed find the statistical significance of the study. Results: Only 36% of samples stated that they need not heard about HPV vaccination, while others had heard from healthcare workers, members of the family, friends, or television, but their knowledge was inadequate. all told the three groups, there have been significant improvements within the level of data, but there was no significant difference in attitude. The post-test knowledge countless parents educated with the short film were significantly over the opposite two interventions. Conclusion: Online educational programs were found to be effective in improving the knowledge of fogeys on HPV vaccination and of the three methods; the short film was more practical than the opposite two methods

O11 Development and Pilot Implementation of an Online Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) Educational Module for Graduate-Level Nutrition Students

<h3>Objective</h3> To improve students' attitudes and empathy for creating therapeutic relationships by introducing a trauma-informed approach to nutrition care. <h3>Use of Theory or Research</h3> We adapted a published educational approach tested with pediatric residents. The teaching strategy included principles of Sociocultural Learning Theory. <h3>Target Audience</h3> Participants included 25 students pursuing a master's degree in nutrition. <h3>Curriculum Description</h3> We implemented the TIC educational module within an online nutrition counseling course strategically placed after two modules focused on patient-centered care, cultural humility, and health equity. Students took a pre-test, and we provided them with pre-class reading about TIC, the origins of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study, and the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities research framework. The live and synchronous online classroom time for the TIC module included a didactic presentation on the rationale for practicing universal TIC, the link between trauma and chronic disease, examples of TIC practices in nutrition care, and an interactive neonatal abstinence syndrome case-based scenario. In addition to a post-test, we required students to post a learning diary reflection within three days of the TIC module. <h3>Evaluation Methods</h3> We assessed attitudes with an 8 item pre and post-test (5-point Likert scale) in Qualtrics and through online learning diary entries within the Canvas learning management system. <h3>Results</h3> We conducted a paired-samples t-test to evaluate the impact of the TIC education module on students' attitudes with the pre to post-test. There were statistically significant (<i>P</i> < 0.05) changes in attitudes in 5 out of 8 questions with moderate (.37) to large (.95) effect sizes. In the learning diaries, all students reported that the TIC education module was impactful, and most students wrote about how the module challenged their biases and assumptions. <h3>Conclusions</h3> Participation in an online trauma-informed care education module led to significant differences in attitudes that may enhance students' abilities to create therapeutic relationships in future nutrition practice. <h3>Funding</h3> None.

Attitude of Nursing Students toward People Living with Mental Disorder

Background: Stigma held by health-care professionals toward people with mental illness can have serious negative impact on the quality of care provided by them. It is essential to adequately train the nursing students to develop favorable attitudes toward mental illness. In Bhutan, the level of stigma among student nurses remains understudied. Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the attitudes of student nurses toward people with mental illness. Methods: It was a cross-sectional survey. A total population sampling technique was used. Two hundred and thirty-six student nurses completed a 40-item Community Attitudes toward Mentally Ill (CAMI) questionnaire to determine whether people with mental illness were viewed as “inferior;” deserving “sympathy;” perceived as a “threat” to the society or “acceptable” in the community. Independent t-tests and the analysis of variance were performed to determine the association of categorical variables with the CAMI. Results: Nursing students had favorable attitudes toward people with mental illness. The mean scores for the authoritarian (27.56 ± 3.95), benevolence (39.33 ± 3.71), social restrictiveness (21.51 ± 4.54), and community mental health ideology (37.29 ± 4.85) subscales reflected a positive attitude of student nurses. There was significant difference (F = 4.79, P &lt; 0.01) only in the dimension of authoritarianism when CAMI subscales were compared according to the level (year) of the course. Conclusion: The study confirmed positive attitudes of student nurses toward people with mental illness. However, no significant difference in attitudes of student nurses according their level (year) of study underscores the need for revisiting current psychiatric curriculum and calls for further studies in the area.

노인요양시설 요양보호사를 위한 시뮬레이션 기반 환자 안전수행능력 향상 교육프로그램 개발 및 효과 검증

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the effect of a simulation-based patient safety performance improvement education program on caregivers’ knowledge, attitude, and performance toward safety. Methods: This study adopted a quasi-experimental design that applied before-and-after designs for the test and control groups. It was configured focusing on “infectious disease,” “fires,” “falls,” and “drug abuse.” Results: There was a significant difference in knowledge and patient safety performance between the experimental group and the control group. However, there was no significant difference in attitudes toward safety. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that the simulation-based patient safety performance improvement education program is effective in improving patient safety performance. Therefore, it is necessary to continuously apply and evaluate the simulation-based patient safety performance training program to enable caregivers to develop professional prevention and management capabilities within elderly care facilities

Investigating social entrepreneurial intentions of Generation Z

In this paper, the social entrepreneurial intentions and the three main constructs of the Theory of planned behavior were investigated concerning gender and the (non)existence of parental role models among Generation Z. Role models and gender are used variables in the research of (social) entrepreneurial intentions, but they were not examined in the context of Generation Z. This paper seeks to fill that gap in the literature with additional research into possible differences in three main constructs of the Theory of planned behavior regarding parental role models and gender. The research was conducted on a sample of 306 respondents of Generation Z. The respondents were third-year undergraduate business major students. Independent samples t-tests were used to test the hypotheses. The obtained results show that Generation Z students have statistically significant differences in social entrepreneurial intentions and the three main constructs of the theory of planned behavior with regard to the parental role models. Generation Z students whose at least one parent is an entrepreneur have higher social entrepreneurial intentions than students whose parents are not entrepreneurs. Regarding gender, there are no statistically significant differences in social entrepreneurship intentions and perceived behavior control, while there are statistically significant differences in attitude towards social entrepreneurship and subjective norms: women have a higher attitude towards social entrepreneurship and subjective norms than men. In the end, limitations of the conducted research and recommendations for future research are given.

Perbandingan Tingkat Pengetahuan dan Sikap serta Praktik Pencegahan Skabies Pada Santri Pesantren di Banda Aceh dan Aceh Besar

Introduction: Inadequate knowledge, attitude, and personal hygiene behavior contribute to the prevalence of scabies among students living together at the dorm of Islamic Boarding School (IBS). Moreover, the differences in the schools located in urban and rural areas may also increase these vulnerabilities. This study aimed to compare the level of knowledge and attitudes with the practices of scabies prevention among students of Islamic Boarding School in Banda Aceh and Aceh Besar.Methods: This research used a comparative study design with a cross-sectional approach, involving 86 students in Banda Aceh and Aceh Besar selected by stratified random sampling method. Data was collected using a questionnaire measuring knowledge, attitude, and perceived practice of scabies prevention, which was developed from Bloom's theory, and previously tested its psychometric properties. Data were analyzed using Independent Sample T-Test and Mann Whitney-U Test.Results: Based on the results of the study, it was found that the students of Aceh Besar had a greater experience of scabies (27.9%) than the students of Banda Aceh (18.6%). In the practice of personal hygiene, it is known that more than 85% of students have the habit of exchanging towels which is a factor in the occurrence of scabies. The results indicated a significant difference in students' attitudes in preventing scabies (p-value 0.025). However, there were no significant differences in the level of knowledge (p-value 0.067), personal hygiene habits (p-value 0.055), and the frequency of personal hygiene activities of students (p-value 0.490 α=0.05) in preventing scabies.Conclusion: There is a significant difference in attitudes towards scabies prevention among students in Banda Aceh and Aceh Besar. It is necessary to perform alternate interventions for students in both locations to increase positive attitudes in preventing scabies.

Contribution of School Experience Program: Building Attitude Towards Teaching Profession of D.EI.Ed. trainees of North-West District, Delhi

The current research focuses on the significance of school Experience Program for the development of attitude of D.EI.Ed. students towards teaching profession. This was an experimental study with a sample size of 100 prospective teachers of New Delhi's North-West, District Institute of Education and Training. Teaching. Attitude Inventory (TAI) created by S.P. Ahluwalia, was used for data collection. The findings of this study inferred to found a significant difference (at 0.01 levels of significance) in the change of attitude of all D.EI.Ed. trainees during S.E.P. i.e., after completion of D.EI.Ed. -1st year S.E.P. This indicated that various inputs provided by D.I.E.T. before and during S.E.P. contributes in building of attitude with reference to teaching profession. Further, there was found no significant difference in attitude of male and female D.EI.Ed. trainees during S.E.P. and after completion of SEP. This also clarifies that gender have no significant role in building of attitude among D.El.Ed. trainees.

Attitudes of health professionals towards suicidal behavior: an intervention study.

ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of an educational intervention on the attitudes of primary healthcare providers regarding patients with suicidal behavior.METHODS Clinical trial randomized by clusters, with a sample of 261 healthcare professionals, from 22 health units selected by stratified sampling, were chosen and randomly allocated, by drawing, into two groups: intervention (n = 87) and control (n = 174). The participants of the intervention group were exposed to a 20-hour training on suicidal behavior. All 261 participants were evaluated before and after the intervention; the groups were compared to evaluate their attitude towards suicidal behavior using the Suicide Behavior Attitude Questionnaire (SBAQ), an evaluation made by comparison of the means via t-Student test, for independent samples, and paired t-test, for dependent samples.RESULTS The intervention group, in comparison to their evaluation before and after training, as well as in the comparison with the evaluation of the control group, showed statistically significant differences in attitudes towards suicidal behavior, according to the differences presented in the scores for the domains: “perception of professional capacity,” in all four items; “negative feeling,” in six of the seven items; and in the “right to commit suicide” domain, in three of the five items.CONCLUSION The brief training developed in primary health care was effective to improve the attitudes of the participants who were part of the intervention group regarding patients with suicidal behavior.

A Descriptive Study: Investigation of Plagiarism among Undergraduates in a Sino-US Cooperative University

Plagiarism is prevalent all over the world, especially in higher education. This quantitative-descriptive study investigated the reasons and gender differences for plagiarism among undergraduate students at Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU). To collect quantitative data, the random sample of 102 undergraduates at WKU answered questions about plagiarism in the online questionnaire. The results revealed that the development of technology and the Internet is the main reason for plagiarism. Surprisingly, the study found that students are confident with their citation skills. The participants reported that using additional materials to help with their online testing is easy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has become another significant reason for plagiarism. In terms of gender differences, the results showed no significant difference in attitudes and behaviors toward plagiarism among WKU undergraduate students by gender. The study advises educational institutions like WKU should use both traditional solutions (e.g., failing the plagiarized assignment, giving suspension to student) and new solutions (e.g., using plagiarism tracking system) to deal with plagiarism.

Self-Determination of Persons with Sensory Disabilities

This study aimed to determine female pre-service teachers’ attitudes toward self-determination skills for persons with sensory disabilities. Data were collected using a questionnaire of attitudes toward self-determination skills from 80 female pre-service teachers at Mu’tah University in Jordan to achieve the study’s aims. The findings indicated that their attitudes were positive. There were no statistically significant differences in teachers’ attitudes toward self-determination skills for persons with sensory disabilities depending on the academic year or previous experience with persons with disabilities. In contrast, there were statistically significant differences in attitudes due to the presence of a disability in the individual's family.&#x0D; &#x0D; Received: 31 October 2021 / Accepted: 18 March 2022 / Published: 5 May 2022

Valuing Teaching Profession: Exploring Attitude of Pre-Service Teacher Educators

Education plays a significant role in changing the behaviour, perceptions, feelings, and beliefs of the individual. The ability of a teacher to teach is dependent on their attitude toward the profession. The teacher helps create a conducive and learner-friendly atmosphere in the classroom through his attitude. It has a positive impact on the learning ability of children. The quality of education through pre-service and in-service teacher Education Programmes (PIEP) uplifts the standard of education in the whole country. These programmes help to support and develop the necessary pedagogical skills and competencies among teacher educators. The objective of the present study is to measure the attitude of pre- Service teacher educators towards the teaching profession. The sample consists of 30 Teacher educators. The study uses an Attitude towards the teaching profession scale standardized by Tewari to collect data. Statistical measures are employed to find the difference in attitude towards the teaching profession among pre-service teacher educators. The results reveal that significant differences do not exist between the attitude towards the teaching profession and pre-service teachers’ locale. There is a significant difference in attitude towards the teaching profession among pre-service teacher educators concerning their gender.

CONSUMER ATTITUDE AND SATISFACTION BY ONLINE APPLICATION FOR READY-TO-EAT FOOD DELIVERY SERVICE IN JABODETABEK

The Covid-19 pandemic has made public consumption dynamic, supported by increasingly sophisticated technologies such as GoFood and GrabFood. The purpose of this study is to analyze the purchasing decision process, attitudes, consumer satisfaction and test whether there are significant differences in attitudes and satisfaction between GoFood and GrabFood customers. The design of this study was a cross section with one data collection, and the analysis used was qualitative and quantitative. The number of samples used in this study were 100 respondents from the Slovin method, then each region was divided based on the Sampling Quota. Descriptive analysis tool is used for the consumer purchasing decision process. Fishbein Multiattribute Analysis is used to analyze consumer attitudes and consumer satisfaction in this study using the Consumer Satisfaction Index (CSI) analysis. The use of nonparametric Mann-Whitney for the difference test. The results of the study show that there are five purchasing decision processes, the value of attitudes towards consumers of the GrabFood and GoFood applications with 193.88 and 193.86 points, respectively. The attitudes and satisfaction of GoFood and GrabFood consumers were not significantly different, and consumers were considered satisfied with the GoFood and GrabFood CSI scores of 79.24 percent and 78.16 percent, respectively.

Dental Students’ Perception, Attitude and Willingness to Interact with Mental Illness Patients: A Multicentre Cross-Sectional Study

Mental illness is a psychological impairment involving emotions, cognitions, and behaviors, and its prevalence is increasing worldwide. Dental students may encounter patients with underlying psychological problems during their training. Objective: To evaluate dental students’ perception, attitude, and willingness to interact with patients with mental illness. Methods: A multi-center cross-sectional study was conducted involving undergraduates at three dental institutions in Malaysia using an online self-administered questionnaire. Descriptive data analysis was conducted and statistical analysis using chi-square test was done for associations (p &lt; 0.05). Results: The response rate was 63% (225); the majority of respondents were female (77.8%) and of Malay ethnicity (88.4%). Our study found that positive attitudes are independent of respondents’ sociodemographic profiles. No significant differences in attitudes were portrayed by gender, race, or history of mental illness. Our findings suggest that respondents’ place of study, gender, and previous encounter with mental illness are associated with willingness to interact with patients (p &lt; 0.05). Conclusions: Dental students displayed positive attitudes and willingness to interact with patients with mental illness. However, to further improve students’ attitudes and enhance their readiness to interact with patients with mental illness, more mental health-related educational programs should be introduced in the dental curricula.

Impact of Assessment as Learning on Attitudes towards Mathematics of Senior High School Students in Ahanta West and Mpohor Districts

Students’ attitude towards learning of mathematics has been of interest to both mathematics educators and other stakeholders. This is because students’ achievement and attitude have been described to like the siemese twin; almost impossible to separate. The concerns have been on how to improve students’ attitude towards mathematics. The study examined the impact of assessment as learning on attitudes on mathematics among Senior High School students in Ahanta West and Mpohor Districts. Quasi-experimental pre-test/ post-test control group design was adopted for the study. Multi-stage sampling techniques were applied to generate a sample of 81 participants comprising 32 in the experimental group and 49 in the control group. A questionnaire was mainly used for the data collection. A questionnaire on attitudes was administered students to determine classes with no significant difference in attitudes towards Mathematics. Then a training package with assessment as learning and a similar package with the traditional assessment methods were administered to the Experimental group and control group respectively. Finally, post intervention questionnaire on attitudes were administered to both groups. The results revealed SHS students in the experimental group have positive attitudes towards mathematics than those in the control group. Also gender has no significant effect on attitude towards mathematics in the face of assessment as learning.

The Effect of Caring Training on the Implementation of Caring Behavior and Work Culture of Nurses in Providing Services to COVID-19 Patients in an Indonesia’s National Referral Hospital

BACKGROUND: Nursing services are one of the criteria for hospital health care. Nurses are the health care workers who have the most contact with patients. Nurses had relatively limited interaction with patients during the epidemic. As a result, it is necessary to increase caring behavior in service delivery. AIM: This study aims to determine the effect of caring training on the implementation of caring behavior and work culture of nurses in providing services to COVID-19 patients in an Indonesia’s National Referral Hospital. METHODS: This study used a quasi-experimental design, with one-group pretest-posttest approach. The study was carried out in Indonesia’s National Referral Hospital. The research was conducted between August and December 2021. The caring training lasted around 4 h. Purposive sampling was used to select the sample, which included as many as 92 persons. The Caring Behaviors Inventory-42 and value culture tools were used to collect data. Questionnaires and observation sheets were utilized to retrieve direct measurement data. The collected data were analyzed using a univariate test and a Wilcoxon test for bivariate analysis. RESULTS: The average age of nurses was 34 years old, with an average working time of 9 years. There was no significant difference in knowledge between before and after care training (p &gt; 0.05). However, there was a significant difference in attitude, work culture, and caring behavior between before and after caring training (p &lt; 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: When nurses provided care to COVID-19 patients in an Indonesian national referral hospital, the caring training had an impact on their behavior and work culture. The hospital should continue a compassionate training program, reinforce it with regulations, monitor assessments, and apply rewords and consequences.

Stigmatizing attitudes and social perception towards mental illness among Moroccan medical students

ObjectivesThis study aimed to explore medical students’ attitudes, social perception, and knowledge towards mental illness and identify the associated factors. MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in the Medical Faculty of Fez. A representative sample of 420 Moroccan students from the first to the seventh years was selected randomly during the academic year (2018/2019). They completed the Mental Illness Clinicians Attitudes scale (MICA) and a self-questionnaire exploring sociodemographic data, the university course, social perception and knowledge towards mental illness, and the potential consideration of psychiatry as a career. ResultsThe average age of participants was 21.73 years (SD ±2.60), and 72.4% (n=304) of respondents were female (M/F gender ratio=0.39). The participants held stigmatizing attitudes and negative social perceptions towards mental illness, as indicated by the high score of the MICA scale (mean=57.24; SD ±9.95). Females (p=0.02) and married students (p=0.02) showed significantly more tolerant attitudes. The attitudes of students (p=0.37) who completed the psychiatry clerkship were slightly more favorable (p=0.15). There was no significant difference in attitudes according to the level of study (p=0.06). Students with a lower socioeconomic level tended to be less stigmatizing (p=0.08). The assessment of knowledge about mental illness among students objectified major gaps. A total of 17.9% (n=75) considered psychiatry as a career. ConclusionThe attitudes of medical students in this study were stigmatizing, and this should without delay motivate Moroccan research, educational and health authorities to investigate further scientific research in this area to address these attitudes and remedies.

Perceptions and Behaviors of Forefront Healthcare Fighters About COVID -19 During Its Pandemic Situation in Bangladesh-A Rapid Survey

Background: The whole world is going through a grim crisis instigated by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Health systems of Bangladesh are overburdened in response to the disease. Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at a high risk of getting the infection and the source of transmission in the community. Objectives: This study was designed to explore the real scenario about knowledge, perception and practical behavior about COVID-19 among healthcare professionals of Bangladesh to combat the pandemic during the first outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh. Findings of this study might be utilized for the promulgation of policy and program for upcoming days. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted among the adult Bangladeshi healthcare professionals of purposively selected three type of healthcare facilities- a Tertiary level hospital: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University as well as District hospital and Upazila health Complex from highly infected district Narayangonj and low infected district- Brahmanbaria. A number of 241 HCWs were interviewed using a semi-structured self-administered questionnaire electronically via-email, Facebook Messenger or other social media communication. Result: It is observed that knoledge level is higher among the elder people (age &gt;40 years) than the young people (age &lt;30 years) (10.84±0.48 vs 10.13±1.39, p value is 0.003 at 1% level of confidence). Although there was no significant difference in attitude among them (Attitude score in age &gt;40 years vs &lt;30 years age group was 3.24±0.96 vs 2.96±0.635 with p value is &gt;0.05 at 5% level of significance). Conclusion: To reduce the risk of infection among health care professionals who are not in direct contact with patients. Policy and education should be implemented to convey the importance of possible exposure to the virus. KYAMC Journal. 2022;12(04): 190-195