Volume 31, Issue 17-18 pp. 2476-2485

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour to assess nursing and allied health students' knowledge and intention to care for patients with COVID-19

Turkiya S. Al Maskari PhD, RN,

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Turkiya S. Al Maskari PhD, RN

Associate Dean, Lecturer

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Oman College of Health Sciences, South Sharqiya, Sur, Oman

Correspondence

Turkiya S Al Maskari, Department of Child Health, Oman College of Health Sciences, South Sharqiya, Sur, Oman.

Saada Al Barwani, Department of Maternal Child Health Nursing, Oman College of Health Sciences, Muscat, Oman.

Emails: [email protected] (TSAM) ; [email protected] (SAB)

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Saada Al Barwani PhD, RN,

Corresponding Author

Saada Al Barwani PhD, RN

Lecturer

[email protected]

orcid.org/0000-0003-3011-2559

Maternal Child Health Department, Oman College of Health Sciences, Muscat, Oman

Correspondence

Turkiya S Al Maskari, Department of Child Health, Oman College of Health Sciences, South Sharqiya, Sur, Oman.

Saada Al Barwani, Department of Maternal Child Health Nursing, Oman College of Health Sciences, Muscat, Oman.

Emails: [email protected] (TSAM) ; [email protected] (SAB)

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Salwa S. Al Alawi PhD, RN,

Salwa S. Al Alawi PhD, RN

Lecturer

Adult Health Department, Oman College of Health Sciences, South Sharqiya, Sur, Oman

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Hamed Khamis Al Reesi PhD,

Hamed Khamis Al Reesi PhD

Head, Directorate

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Department of Studies and Research, Planning and Studies, Ministry of Health, Suhar, Oman

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Amal S. Alshidi PhD, RN,

Amal S. Alshidi PhD, RN

Lecturer

Adult Health Department, Oman College of Health Sciences, North Batinah, Sur, Oman

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Mohammed A. Al Maskari PhD, RN,

Mohammed A. Al Maskari PhD, RN

Associate Dean, Lecturer

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Associate Dean, Nursing Program, Oman College of Health Sciences, North Sharqiya, Ibra, Oman

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Turkiya S. Al Maskari PhD, RN,

Corresponding Author

Turkiya S. Al Maskari PhD, RN

Associate Dean, Lecturer

[email protected]

orcid.org/0000-0003-4770-2192

Oman College of Health Sciences, South Sharqiya, Sur, Oman

Correspondence

Turkiya S Al Maskari, Department of Child Health, Oman College of Health Sciences, South Sharqiya, Sur, Oman.

Saada Al Barwani, Department of Maternal Child Health Nursing, Oman College of Health Sciences, Muscat, Oman.

Emails: [email protected] (TSAM) ; [email protected] (SAB)

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Saada Al Barwani PhD, RN,

Corresponding Author

Saada Al Barwani PhD, RN

Lecturer

[email protected]

orcid.org/0000-0003-3011-2559

Maternal Child Health Department, Oman College of Health Sciences, Muscat, Oman

Correspondence

Turkiya S Al Maskari, Department of Child Health, Oman College of Health Sciences, South Sharqiya, Sur, Oman.

Saada Al Barwani, Department of Maternal Child Health Nursing, Oman College of Health Sciences, Muscat, Oman.

Emails: [email protected] (TSAM) ; [email protected] (SAB)

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Salwa S. Al Alawi PhD, RN,

Salwa S. Al Alawi PhD, RN

Lecturer

Adult Health Department, Oman College of Health Sciences, South Sharqiya, Sur, Oman

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Hamed Khamis Al Reesi PhD,

Hamed Khamis Al Reesi PhD

Head, Directorate

orcid.org/0000-0002-3993-253X

Department of Studies and Research, Planning and Studies, Ministry of Health, Suhar, Oman

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Amal S. Alshidi PhD, RN,

Amal S. Alshidi PhD, RN

Lecturer

Adult Health Department, Oman College of Health Sciences, North Batinah, Sur, Oman

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Mohammed A. Al Maskari PhD, RN,

Mohammed A. Al Maskari PhD, RN

Associate Dean, Lecturer

orcid.org/0000-0002-7070-1537

Associate Dean, Nursing Program, Oman College of Health Sciences, North Sharqiya, Ibra, Oman

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First published: 27 September 2021

https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.16059

Citations: 3

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This study was self-funded.

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Abstract

Aims and Objectives

To assess nursing and allied health students' demographics, knowledge and intentions to care for patients with an infectious disease, COVID-19.

Background

COVID-19 has caused a public health crisis and worldwide panic. Little is known about students' knowledge levels and intentions to care for infected patients during pandemics.

Design

A quantitative, cross-sectional study.

Method

A cross-sectional study with a convenience sample (N = 480) of nursing and allied health students was analysed using the Mann–Whitney and Spearman's correlation tests.

Results

At least 60% of the participants attained high scores for 16 of the 22 items on the knowledge scale. Knowledge was positively associated with attitude (r_s = .19, p < .01) and perceived behavioural control (r_s = .38, p < .01) and negatively associated with subjective norms (r_s = −.11, p < .05). Senior students had higher scores (p = .024) in knowledge. Intention was negatively correlated with knowledge (r_s = −.24, p < .01) and perceived behavioural control (r_s = −.16, p < .01). Male students (p = .031) and younger students had higher scores in intention (p = .040). Males had higher scores in subjective norms (p < .001), and older and senior students had higher scores in perceived behavioural control (p < .001).

Conclusions

Despite the current knowledge on COVID-19 available through multimedia-communication channels, students had negative perceived behavioural controls and intentions to care for COVID-19 patients. Formal education and training are required to enhance students' intentions to care for patients with infectious diseases. Additionally, demographics and belief variables influence students’ intentions to care, and further in-depth analysis is required.

Relevance to Clinical Practice

This study suggests the importance of updating and contextualizing nursing and allied health curricula to meet global infectious disease guidelines and, ultimately, to support the healthcare system with efficient practitioners in future pandemics.

CONFLICT OF INTERESTS

The authors declare no potential conflicts of interest concerning the authorship, research, and publication of this article.

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DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT

Data available on request due to privacy/ethical restrictions.

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Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour to assess nursing and allied health students' knowledge and intention to care for patients with COVID-19

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Aims and Objectives

Background

Design

Method

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Conclusions

CONFLICT OF INTERESTS

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