A Study to Assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice about Helicobacter Pylori Infection among Paramedical Students
Keywords:
Helicobacter pylori, understanding, attitude, practice, paramedical students, gastrointestinal infectionAbstract
Background: Helicobacter pylorus is a widespread infection of the stomach lining, linked to gastritis, peptic ulcers, and gastric cancer.
Objective: To assess the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) regarding H. pylori among paramedical students.
Methods: A standardized questionnaire was used among paramedical students to observe their understanding, attitudes, and practices about H. pylori infection. The total knowledge score was obtained by assigning one point for each true statement selected by the participants. Incorrect statements were not rewarded.
Result: 86.90% of participants recognized H. pylori as a stomach germ, 69.01% were aware of oral transmission among family members, and 73.43% knew its association with gastric cancer. Additionally, 84.89% identified its role in causing gastric or duodenal ulcers, and 74.73% were aware that it can be diagnosed through endoscopy. Preventive practices such as hand hygiene and safe water consumption were widely recognized.
Conclusion: the study concluded that overall knowledge levels pertaining to H. pylori disease among paramedical students range from adequate to good.
