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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Access to and challenges in water, sanitation, and hygiene in healthcare facilities during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ethiopia: A mixed-methods evaluation

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 17(5), P. e0268272 - e0268272

Published: May 13, 2022

Background Inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in healthcare facilities (HCFs) have an impact on the transmission of infectious diseases, including COVID-19 pandemic. But, there is limited data status WASH settings Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess related challenges HCFs Northeastern Ethiopia during early phase Methods An institution-based cross-sectional was conducted from July August 2020. About 70 were selected using a simple random sampling technique. We used mixed approach qualitative quantitative study. The collected by interviewer-administered structured questionnaire observational checklist, whereas key-informant interview head HCFs, janitors, coordinator HCFs. entered EpiData version 4.6 exported Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 25.0 cleaning analysis. access reported WHO ladder guidelines, which include no access, basic triangulated with result. Results From survey three-fourths 53 (75.7%) clinics, 12 (17.2%) health centers, 5 (7.1%) hospitals. Most (88.6%) had water supply. absence specific budget facilities, non-functional pipes, water-quality monitoring systems, frequent interruptions major problems supply, occurred primarily clinics centers. Due separate latrine designated disabled people, none possessed sanitary facilities. Half (51.5%) sanitation latrines workers clients, as well female male staffs, unbalanced number functional latrines, poor cleanliness misuse latrine. Less than quarter 15 (21.4%) handwashing while half 35 (50%) did not. lack at expected sites around latrine, theft supplies visitors, two most serious Conclusion Despite fact that majority their physical infrastructure, quality maintain inappropriate utilization main Further investigation should be done enabling factors constraints provision, use, maintenance infrastructure

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices about COVID-19 pandemic: a bibliometric analysis

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: June 15, 2023

In order to avoid high rates of COVID-19 infection, one the main tasks that must be performed is improve knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) about virus. this sense, Health Education an essential tool for dealing with The aim health education educate individuals through educational, motivational, skill development, awareness techniques, understanding needs KAP this. Many studies were published during pandemic, present study was analyze these publications a bibliometric study.A analysis on conducted in Web Science Core Collection database. RStudio Bibliometrix VOSviewer packages utilized scientific production, authors, citations, countries, publishers, journals, research areas, keywords.Of 1,129 articles published, 777 included study. year most citations 2021. Three authors underlined (all from Ethiopia), due number collaboration networks established. As came Saudi Arabia, while China obtained citations. PLOS One Frontiers Public subject. frequent keywords practices, COVID-19. At same time, others identified based population group analyzed.This first significant its relationship span only 3 years, indicates increased interest area. provides relevant information researchers who are approaching subject time. It useful can stimulate new collaborations between different areas approaches. methodological level, step-by-step guide provided future wish perform analysis.

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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COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Associated Factors Among College Students in Dessie City, Northeastern Ethiopia

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: Volume 15, P. 1735 - 1746

Published: Aug. 1, 2022

The COVID-19 vaccine is regarded as an effective measure for reducing the pandemic's impact. But, disease burden reduction efforts are being affected by rising resistance.To assess acceptance and associated factors among college students in Dessie city, Northeastern Ethiopia.An institutional-based cross-sectional study was carried out town from July 1-20, 2021. association between independent dependent variables assessed binary logistic regression analysis using crude odds ratio adjusted ratio. Variables having p values of less than 0.05 at 95% confidence interval were potential determinants acceptance.A total 422 participated with a response rate 95.6%. More half 226 (56.2%) participants had willingness to accept vaccine. Respondents who history chronic medical illness (AOR: 4.340, CI: 1.166, 16.149), training on 4.755, 2.606, 6.674), regular uptake 2.534, 1.412, 4.549), perception severity 4.109, 2.190, 7.710), that can be prevented 2.420, 1.160, 5.049), development herd immunity against vaccines 2.566, 1.431, 4.599) significantly acceptance.The low. illness, vaccine, uptake, COVID-19, COVID 19 infection Hence, it necessary promote vaccination through health education outreach.

Language: Английский

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Risk perception and preventive behaviours of COVID-19 among university students, Gondar, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(4), P. e057404 - e057404

Published: April 1, 2022

This study aimed to assess COVID-19 preventive behaviours and their associated factors among university students.An institution-based cross-sectional was employed 405 students the participants were chosen using a stratified simple random selection procedure. A pretested self-administered questionnaire used participants' perception of behaviour towards COVID-19. multivariable logistic regression analysis identify with behaviour.A total participated in this response rate 97.4%. The mean age 23.6 (SD ±2.4, range 19-30) years. Two hundred twenty (45.7% 95% CI 41.0% 51.0%) had good significantly (adjusted OR (AOR)=1.1, 1.00 1.2), female sex (AOR=1.6, 1.02 2.60), knowing anyone infected (AOR=4.05, 1.9 8.8), who high perceived susceptibility (AOR=2.14, 1.44 3.35) enrolled health programmes (AOR=4.23, 2.6 7.0).The overall is unsatisfactory. Students' influenced by age, sex, person, sort programme which they enrolled. findings revealed that communication interventions at changing people's perceptions related prevention strategies are urgently needed improve population's behaviour.

Language: Английский

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Willingness to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine and Associated Factors Among College Students in Gondar City, Northwest Ethiopia

Frontiers in Education, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 7

Published: April 5, 2022

Background The increasing incidence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to cause morbidities, mortalities, and economic crises worldwide. College students are among the high-risk groups acquire for many reasons. Thus, COVID-19 vaccine is most effective safe method control this deadly disease. Although World Health Organization advocates vaccination best approach tackle COVID-19, refusal a global problem. Evidence reaching out college scarce in Ethiopia, particularly study area. Therefore, aimed assess willingness receive associated factors northwest Ethiopia. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional was conducted 626 participants from January 12–26, 2021. Data were collected using pretested, self-administered questionnaire, multistage sampling technique used. entered into Epi Info version 7.1.5.2 exported SPSS 20 analysis. Both bivariable multivariable logistic regression analyses used identify factors. level significance determined based on p -value &lt; 0.05. Results In study, student’s 34.2% [95% confidence interval (CI): 30.9–38.1]. Being third-year student [adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 1.88; 95% CI: 1.27–2.77], being male (AOR 1.45; 1.02–2.09), married 2.07; 1.28–3.33), ever watching TV 0.39; 0.24–0.65), having positive attitude toward prevention 2.33; 1.61–3.39) significantly with vaccine. Conclusion Willingness low. Sensitization about safety effectiveness before directly giving recommended. Moreover, concerned bodies should provide improved health education bring favorable

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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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Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 and associated factors among students in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(12), P. e0314451 - e0314451

Published: Dec. 9, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) has not confirmed the eradication of COVID-19 pandemic or development a cure. Ongoing research is necessary to update public understanding, attitudes, and behaviors. Therefore, this study aims evaluate knowledge, practices related among students in Ethiopia.

Language: Английский

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Examining students’ level of understanding toward COVID-19 and its associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: April 24, 2024

Background This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to investigate students’ understanding of COVID-19 in Ethiopia identify associated factors. The primary goal is pinpoint key contributors shaping perception comprehension the virus. study aims offer valuable insights for developing targeted educational interventions, ultimately enhancing overall knowledge awareness pandemic specific context Ethiopia. Methods adhered rigorously PRISMA criteria, ensuring a standardized methodology. Data from reputable databases like Google Scholar PubMed were systematically collected. Ten relevant articles meticulously analyzed using STATA version 11, with heterogeneity assessed by I2 test. A funnel plot Egger’s test used check publication bias. determination pooled effect size utilized random-effect model meta-analysis, offering robust 95% confidence interval. Results based on 10 articles, reveals an prevalence 61.58% (95% CI: 47.26–75.89). Significant include Social media users (AOR) = 2.38, urban residence AOR 3.31, news followers 2.51, fathers’ status 2.35, watching television 4.71, health science students 4.21. These findings underscore crucial elements Conclusion Our analysis indicates that Ethiopian possess good COVID-19. Factors such as active social engagement, geographic location, frequency consumption, father’s level education, viewing habits, enrollment programs significantly influence their comprehension. importance implementing interventions enhance literacy education among students, thereby facilitating more effective response pandemics.

Language: Английский

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