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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Medical Interns at Imam Reza Hospital, Tehran, Regarding Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever from April 2024 to March 2025
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Mousa Ahmadi   , Saeed Soleiman Meigouni , Seyed Amir Hashemi |
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Introduction:
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) is a tick-borne viral disease, endemic in parts of Iran. Medical interns face high occupational risk. Evaluating their knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) is critical for detecting educational gaps and improving preparedness.
Methods:
A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed from April 2024 to March 2025 among 100 male medical interns at Imam Reza Hospital, Tehran. Data collection used a validated KAP questionnaire. Analyses included descriptive statistics, Spearman’s correlation, and independent t-tests via SPSS version 26. Significance was set at p < 0.05.
Results:
Mean age: 26.49 ± 1.67 years.
Knowledge: 50–91.67, mean 66.18 ± 8.24 (out of 100).
Attitude: 29.17–87.50, mean 57.62 ± 13.44.
Practice: 29.17–69.44, mean 51.62 ± 7.44.
Significant positive correlations:
Knowledge & Attitude (r = 0.305, p = 0.002)
Knowledge & Practice (r = 0.259, p = 0.009)
No significant correlation between Attitude & Practice (r = 0.176, p = 0.080).
No age-related differences in KAP scores (p > 0.05).
Conclusion:
Interns showed moderate knowledge and acceptable preventive practices regarding CCHF, but notable gaps exist in diagnostic and epidemiological understanding. The significant links between knowledge, attitude, and practice underline the need for targeted educational interventions. Improving clinical training and providing access to reliable information are essential for strengthening preparedness against CCHF and other emerging infectious diseases. |
Article number: 01 |
| Keywords: Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, Medical Interns, Knowledge, Attitude. |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2025/10/3 | Accepted: 2025/11/14 | Published: 2026/05/11
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