Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of university students regarding COVID-19: a cross-sectional study in Vietnam

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 22(1)

Published: Nov. 3, 2022

Abstract Objective This cross-sectional study investigated the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of Vietnamese university students regarding COVID-19. Methods A validated questionnaire (Cronbach's alpha = 0.71) was used to survey 1,025 students. convenience sampling method for recruiting from April May 2022. The Wilcoxon rank-sum test Kruskal–Wallis test/Dunn multiple comparisons were employed compare students' KAP scores between two groups among three or more, respectively. Factors associated with COVID-19 determined via univariate multivariate linear regression models. Variables in models chosen using Bayesian Model Averaging R software version 4.2.0. Results majority had good knowledge (75.61%), positive attitudes (98.24%), toward (94.93%). Regarding proportions who knew that mosquito bites exposure to/eating wild animals would not lead infection high (47.22 34.34%, respectively). More importantly, 70.34% thought vitamins minerals could help prevent cure Antibiotics first choice treatment 438 (42.73%). Nearly half (48.0%) bought antibiotics keep at home case infection. average medical (19.97 ± 3.99, 45.10 3.94, 9.72 1.78) females (18.67 4.44, 44.79 3.79, 9.36 1.84) significantly higher than those non-medical (16.48 4.37, 43.33 4.03, 8.68 1.87) males (17.01 4.55, 42.79 4.39, 8.77 1.97), respectively ( p < 0.001). Older more likely have younger ones In addition, websites World Health Organization/the Ministry scientific articles seek information when compared these sources 0.001, 0.00139, Conclusion Students' varied by age, sex, major, information. Although many sufficient preventive COVID-19, additional education training strategies are paramount, especially males.

Language: Английский

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Factors affecting knowledge, attitude, and practice of COVID-19: A study among undergraduate university students in Bangladesh

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 19(1)

Published: Jan. 2, 2023

The global expansion of the COVID-19 outbreak is one worst disasters world has faced in recent decades. This study explored various factors knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding among Bangladeshi undergraduate university students. In addition, we also look at how based influence each other. Using a random sampling technique self-administered structured questionnaire survey, this collected data from 167 private students Bangladesh 1st October to 30th 2020. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (including frequencies, percentages, means), binary logistic regression, bivariate regression analysis, factor analysis. findings suggest that most learned about sources, including news media (TV, radio, newspapers, etc.), international organizations (WHO, UN, government programs, or their friends, family members, neighbors. Most concerned becoming sick, keeping social distance, members' job insecurity, followed by shutdown subsequent quarantine. Many believe Bangladesh's media, government, medical sector, religious played significant role during COVID-19. Binary demonstrates students' gender, department, residency significantly explained knowledge. attitudes vary with religion place residence. Students' departments semesters found explaining Moreover, analysis results identified several crucial overall Finally, statistically relationship between practice.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, Awareness, and Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Students of Biomedical Faculties: A Cross-Sectional Study

Dentistry Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(1), P. 28 - 28

Published: Jan. 10, 2025

Background/Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on physical, mental, and social aspects of life worldwide. This study aimed to explore compare differences in knowledge, awareness, behavior, the psychological among students biomedical faculties at University Zagreb. Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted between 27 November 2020 19 January 2021 involving 518 from School Dental Medicine, Faculty Pharmacy Biochemistry, Veterinary Medicine. An anonymous online questionnaire distributed, assessing participants’ knowledge about SARS-CoV-2, information sources, attitudes, responses. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics appropriate statistical tests. Results: median score 61.54%, with senior female demonstrating significantly more (p < 0.001 p = 0.044, respectively). Students who consulted scientific literature official websites higher levels 0.001). Most participants used media networks for information, while sources underutilized. Psychological impacts evident, 46.3% expressing fear future 25% reporting anxiety if they be infected. Additionally, those engaged likely accept vaccination showed lower stigma. majority (64.5%) believed that exaggerated pandemic’s risks. Conclusions: Biomedical demonstrated moderate COVID-19, clear link literacy informed, less stigmatizing attitudes. underscores importance reliable shaping public health awareness highlights need further education symptoms preventive measures.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Concerning Covid-19 Preventive Measures Among Healthcare Providers in Jordan

SAGE Open Nursing, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 8

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare workers toward COVID-19 preventive measures related factors.Descriptive, correlational, cross-sectional design was used. A convenience sample 140 Jordanian providers working in units from governmental hospitals completed during February-March 2021. self-reported measure with three domains: knowledge (e.g., transmissions), attitudes vaccination), handwashing) were An independent t-test performed difference attitude, practice depending on demographic work-related variables, while Pearson r multiple linear regression identify relationships between variables predictors practices.The majority participants had good (81.4%), attitude (87.1%), satisfactory (77.9%). Knowledge significantly associated (p < .01), .01). There a statistically significant existence infection control policy, availability PPE, receiving training .05). Predictors included PPE availability, .05).This result might suggest that there are some gaps measures. Lack inadequate could contribute this gap.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Challenges and Protection Practices of Migrant Workers' Rights

BESTUUR, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(1), P. 43 - 43

Published: Aug. 8, 2022

<div><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left"><tbody><tr><td align="left" valign="top"><p>Indonesia has agreed to the ASEAN Consensus on Promotion and Protection of Rights Migrant Workers. However, many cases have proved vulnerability legal protection for Indonesian migrant workers in Malaysia. In other words, consensus not protected workers. Therefore, this research was conducted analyze considerations regulations designed protect post-consensus The objective comprised three aspects: analysis legislation after consensus, draft policy that realizes enforcement based formulated safeguard rights workers—a normative juridical method used research. results showed is a soft law does binding effect sanction, causing it vulnerable violation, especially among undocumented recommends bureaucracy reform reduce administrative costs workers, allowing them better protection.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div>

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards COVID-19 among undergraduates during emergency remote learning

Discover Social Science and Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 2(1)

Published: Aug. 1, 2022

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic paralyzes the education sector. To minimize interruption of teaching and learning, most universities in Malaysia shifted to virtual mode during this unprecedented period pandemic. With an ever-increasing number Malaysians fully vaccinated against COVID-19, system is expected switch back face-to-face year. It crucial assess knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAP) COVID-19 among emergency remote learning undergraduates before reverting physical learning. Hence, a study was conducted with aim mind.

Language: Английский

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Impact on life Style Changes and Mental Health of Medical and Non-medical Students During Covid-19 Pandemic

Update Dental College Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1), P. 4 - 9

Published: May 27, 2024

Background: Lifestyle is a part of the determinants people's way life. It someone’s living; thing that person or particular group people usually do. The relationships lifestyle changes with pandemic situation between medical & non-medical should be highly considered. Objectives: To find out impact Covid-19 on and mental health students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried among 200 respondents in 8 November 2020 to 9 December 2020, which 100 students were from backgrounds. self-administrative structured questionnaire sent randomly by using online google form. informed written consent taken participants confidentiality data maintained properly. Results: Certain degree precautionary measures combat situation, role source social media, injecting disinfectant directly into blood, panic buying during covid-19 problem facing while platform for education purpose had some association where (p<0.05). Descriptive statistics chi-square test performed. Conclusion: possesses substantial life-style behavior both However, differences opinion exist certain aspects behavior. Findings this provide basis policy makers formulate guidelines interventions Covid19 pandemic. Update Dent. Coll. j: 2024; 14(1):4-9

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 Risk Perception and Adherence to Preventive Measures among Medical Students after Receiving COVID-19 Vaccination: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study in Egypt

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 11(1), P. 7 - 7

Published: Dec. 20, 2022

This study aimed to assess the perception of COVID-19 risk and adherence protective measures among medical students after vaccination. We conducted a cross-sectional survey on convenience sample from all 18 governmental schools in Egypt. A total 2273 participated online self-administered questionnaire. Around 8 10 (83.2%) were fully vaccinated, which 17.9% received booster dose. Only 36.9% believed that is serious individual level. The majority (73.9%) strongly or slightly agreed they may become infected vaccination if do not follow preventive measures. observed slow decline perceived vulnerability susceptibility infection parallel growing self-efficacy controllability. Less than one-third (28.9%) showed good However, this was lower previously reported same population before Female students, those first academic year, who did contract before, with higher controllability more likely perform better at

Language: Английский

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Health literacy on COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccinations in Indonesia

F1000Research, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 11, P. 1296 - 1296

Published: Dec. 23, 2022

Introduction: Health literacy on the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) affects people’s capability to ascertain their health and care quality during pandemic. The objective of this study was determine levels about COVID-19 vaccines vaccinations (Vaccines Vaccinations literacy-VL) in Indonesian adult general population, assessing perceptions respondents current immunization beliefs general, analyzing correlations these variables with VL levels. Methods: A cross-sectional using a rapid survey administered via Internet. Data were analyzed descriptive inferential statistics; internal consistency scales evaluated Cronbach’s alpha coefficient; inter-correlation between functional interactive-critical questions, underlying components (factors) each question’s load identified Principal Component Analysis (PCA). An level lesser than 0.05 considered significant. Results: Responses functional- interactive/ critical- questions acceptable showed (Cronbach’s = 0.817 0.699, respectively), lowest values observed 0.806 for scale 0.640 scale. PCA demonstrated that there two accounting 52.45% total variability. Approximately 60% females (n=686). Almost all used internet seek information regarding vaccinations. Many at least one social media actively 74.4% sometimes believing validity information. Conclusions: High scores both critical-VL, quite balance sexes prior higher latter; also closely related educational age group. It is crucial increase public managing pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Nursing students’ knowledge and attitude in relation to COVID-19 prevention behavior

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 76(suppl 1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

ABSTRACT Objectives: to determine the correlation between nursing students’ level of knowledge and attitudes toward COVID-19 prevention behavior. Methods: a cross-sectional study was carried out at Private University in Indonesia. Accidental sampling used select 188 third-year bachelor’s students as respondents. Data collection conducted through an online questionnaire (Cronbach’s Alpha 0.799-0.959) consisting 27 questions. The data were analyzed descriptively inferentially. Results: many 49.5 % respondents had high knowledge, 98.4 positive attitude, 89.9 behavior preventing transmission. Chi-square test revealed that has no with (p-value 0.864), but attitude did 0.027). Conclusions: are related COVID-19. Nursing expected maintain behaviors future health workers forefront services.

Language: Английский

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