Knowledge and Attitudes of Healthcare Professionals Regarding Disabilities in Eastern India
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Kumar Deepak, Kumar Rajan, Biswas Bijit, Biswas Labani, Patra Satya Ranjan
Primary Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Deoghar
Hypothesis
This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of healthcare professionals regarding disabilities in a tertiary care setting.
Conclusion
Healthcare personnel demonstrated satisfactory knowledge and attitudes toward disabilities, with nursing officers excelling in attitudes and doctors in certification knowledge.
Supporting Evidence
- Female participants showed better understanding of healthcare responsibilities.
- Doctors had higher knowledge of disability certification than nurses.
- 141 (85.5%) nurses and support staff supported equal social opportunities compared to 34 (51.5%) doctors.
Takeaway
The study found that healthcare workers generally understand disabilities well, but there are still gaps in their knowledge about laws and support for disabled people.
Methodology
A cross-sectional survey was conducted among healthcare professionals using an online questionnaire.
Potential Biases
Potential selection bias due to reliance on an online survey.
Limitations
The study's focus on healthcare professionals excludes public attitudes, and its single-center design limits generalizability.
Participant Demographics
The study included 126 (54.5%) female participants, with the majority being nurses (63.2%), followed by doctors (28.6%) and support staff (8.2%).
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.002
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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