Table 2 Knowledge of HCPs towards CCHF
Serial No. | Question | Correct n (%) | Incorrect n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | CCHF is caused by? | 398 (83.21) | 80 (16.80) |
2 | The predominant symptoms associated with CCHF are: | 306 (64.01) | 172 (35.98) |
3 | CCHF can be transmitted through percutaneous contact? | 340 (71.12) | 138 (28.87) |
4 | The spread of CCHF occurs through | 281 (58.78) | 197 (41.21) |
5 | Contact with an infected vector can be a mode of transmission to human | 392 (82.00) | 86 (17.99) |
6 | Contact with human blood and body fluids can also be transmission source | 63 (13.17) | 415 (86.82) |
7 | Contact with animals cannot transfer CCHF | 225 (47.07) | 253 (52.92) |
8 | Most affected province of Pakistan? | 203 (42.46) | 275 (57.53) |
9 | Most affected months of the year? | 99 (20.71) | 379 (79.28) |
10 | The most common cause of hospital born Congo Infection? | 343 (71.75) | 135 (28.24) |
11 | CCHF is highly symptomatic in infected animals: | 160 (33.47) | 318 (66.52) |
12 | The mortality rate of CCHF in Pakistan? | 242 (50.62) | 236 (49.37) |
13 | What diagnostic options are available for CCHF? | 259 (54.18) | 219 (45.81) |
14 | Is the standard treatment option available for CCHF? | 282 (58.99) | 196 (41.00) |
15 | Best prophylactic measures against CCHF? | 260 (54.39) | 218 (45.60) |
16 | Is CCHF a zoonotic disease? | 339 (70.92) | 139 (29.07) |
17 | Is there any vaccine available for CCHF? | 222 (46.44) | 256 (53.55) |
18 | Can CCHF be transmitted via air and water? | 179 (37.44) | 299 (62.55) |
19 | Can CCHF be transferred through social contacts | 270 (56.48) | 208 (43.51) |
20 | Can CCHF be cured entirely with medicine? | 327 (68.41) | 151 (31.58) |
21 | Contact with feces, urine, and saliva of an infected person can cause CCHF? | 309 (64.64) | 169 (35.35) |
22 | Does avoiding mosquitoes bites prevents CCHF? | 181 (37.86) | 297 (62.13) |
23 | Is Ribavirin taken as orally? | 226 (47.28) | 252 (52.71) |
24 | The loading dose of Ribavirin taken for CCHF is: | 125 (26.00) | 402 (84.10) |