A Study to Assess Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Materiovigilance Among Healthcare Professionals in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Abstract

Objective: To assess knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of Materiovigilance among healthcare professionals in a tertiary care hospital and to determine the association between professional category and knowledge level. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study among 135 healthcare professionals (43 medical practitioners, 49 postgraduates, and 43 nurses) at tertiary care hospital, Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, after IEC approval. Responses were collected using a validated structured google form assessing demographic variables and KAP domains. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25 with descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests; “p ≤0.05” was considered statistically significant. Results: The majority of participants were aged<30 y (57.0%). And femalesconstituting 60.0%. Good knowledge was observed among practitioners (88.4%), postgraduates (79.6%), and nurses (67.4%). A statistically significant association was observed between profession and knowledge level (χ² (4) = 11.60, p = 0.021). Positive attitude was highest among practitioners (86.0%), followed by postgraduates (81.6%), nurses (72.1%). However, good reporting practice was comparatively lower among postgraduates (57.1%), nurses (58.1%). Conclusion: Although knowledge and attitude toward materiovigilance were generally adequate, particularly among medical practitioners, reporting practices remain suboptimal. Structured institutional training is necessary to improve compliance and strengthen device safety surveillance.