KNOWLEDGE, PRACTICE, AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS PROPHYLAXIS AMONG RESIDENTS AND INTERNS IN KING SAUD MEDICAL CITY

This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding DVT prophylaxis among residents and interns in King Saud Medical City in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online questionnaire distributed to 108 participants. The results showed that while the overall knowledge score was 71±19, the attitude score was 91±12, and the practice score was 65±31. There were no significant differences in the scores based on the participants age, gender, nationality, level of qualification, clinical specialty, or years of clinical experience. However, there were significant differences in the knowledge and attitude scores based on the hospitals formal DVT prophylaxis program and in the practice score based on the hospitals attention to DVT prophylaxis. The study highlights the importance of implementing structured awareness programs and promoting adherence to DVT prophylaxis guidelines in hospitals.