Medical Students and COVID-19: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Precautionary Measures. A Descriptive Study From Jordan

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 8

Published: May 29, 2020

The recent coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is associated with increasing morbidity and mortality has impacted the lives of global populations. Human behavior knowledge assessment during crisis are critical in overall efforts to contain outbreak. To assess knowledge, attitude, perceptions, precautionary measures towards COVID-19 among a sample medical students Jordan. This cross-sectional descriptive study conducted between 16th 19th March 2020. Participants were enrolled different levels at six schools An online questionnaire which was posted on platforms used. consisted four main sections: socio-demographics, sources information, attitudes, regarding COVID-19. Medical used mostly social media (83.4%) search engines (84.8%) as their preferred source information relied less (64.1%). Most believed that hand shaking (93.7%), kissing (94.7%), exposure contaminated surfaces (97.4%), droplet inhalation (91.0%) primary mode transmission but indecisive airborne only 41.8% support. also reported elderly chronic illnesses most susceptible group for infection (95.0%). As response more than 80.0% participants adopted isolation strategies, regular washing, enhanced personal hygiene first line defense against virus. In conclusion, Jordanian showed good about virus implemented proper strategies prevent its spread.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge and Information Sources About COVID-19 Among University Students in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 8

Published: May 29, 2020

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has rapidly spread worldwide, and it was officially declared to be a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020. Most countries over entire globe have reported some COVID-19 cases. The current study aimed assess student knowledge about at different Jordanian universities determine where they sourced their information. Methods:A cross-sectional conducted among 2,083 undergraduate or postgraduate students from governmental private during initial stage of in Jordan (March 19-21, 2020) using validated, structured, self-administered, online questionnaire. survey structured viral sources, incubation period, mortality rate, transmission, symptoms complications as well source information COVID-19. Results:Overall, 56.5% respondents showed good almost 40.5% moderate knowledge. On other hand, 3.0% participants poor average score 80.1%, which is considered within scale Both college educational level significantly (P < 0.05) associated with Students who majored medical sciences highest mean 82.8%, 69.0% displaying level. Postgraduate had higher scores compared students. majority used internet, social media mass sources Scientific websites articles were more commonly Conclusions:The major challenge health world population; therefore, these results assessing students' provide an important baseline for planning required interventions such contact tracing self-quarantine. These may also help public authorities engaging communities implementation protective measures, including positive hygienic practices hand washing reduce risk

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, attitude and preventive practices related to COVID-19: a cross-sectional study in two Pakistani university populations

Drugs & Therapy Perspectives, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 36(7), P. 319 - 325

Published: May 9, 2020

The aim of this study was to assess COVID-19-related knowledge, attitudes, and preventive practices two Pakistani university populations.A cross-sectional conducted among students employees higher education institutions in Lahore, Pakistan, namely the University Lahore Gulab Devi Educational Complex. Participants were recruited using a convenient sampling method. A validated 45-item, self-administered questionnaire used collect data. Total possible scores 0-14 for knowledge (scores < 7, 7-10 > 10 considered indicate poor, moderate good respectively); 0-7 attitude 5 attitude); 0-18 COVID-19 preventative 12 practices).Of 417 enrolled participants, 416 reported that they aware social media major source their information. Mean 10.12 ± 2.20 (good, poor 50.2%, 42.8% 7.0% 5.74 1.28 (65.4% individuals had positive 11.04 3.34 (only 36.5% participants practices).Pakistani have attitudes regarding COVID-19, but unsatisfactory practices. Therefore, health regulators should use multiple communication approaches, such as electronic, print media, phone messages, etc., increase awareness improve related COVID-19.

Language: Английский

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A systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence of stigma in infectious diseases, including COVID-19: a call to action

Molecular Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 27(1), P. 19 - 33

Published: Sept. 27, 2021

Infectious diseases, including COVID-19, are crucial public health issues and may lead to considerable fear among the general stigmatization of, discrimination against, specific populations. This meta-analysis aimed estimate pooled prevalence of stigma in infectious disease epidemics. We systematically searched PubMed, PsycINFO, Embase, MEDLINE, Web Science, Cochrane databases since inception June 08, 2021, reported towards people with diseases SARS, H1N1, MERS, Zika, Ebola, COVID-19. A total 50 eligible articles were included that contributed 51 estimates 92722 participants. The overall across all populations was 34% [95% CI: 28−40%], enacted (36% 28−44%]) perceived (31% 22−40%]). patients, community population, care workers, 38% 12− 65%], 36% 28−45%], 30% 20−40%], respectively. participants from low- middle-income countries 37% 29−45%], which is higher than high-income (27% 18−36%]) though this difference not statistically significant. similar trend also observed individuals lower education (47% 23−71%]) compared level (33% 23−4%]). These findings indicate a significant concern, effective comprehensive interventions needed counteract damaging effects infodemics during epidemics, reduce disease-related stigma.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward COVID-19 among university students in Japan and associated factors: An online cross-sectional survey

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 15(12), P. e0244350 - e0244350

Published: Dec. 21, 2020

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has greatly altered peoples’ daily lives, and it continues spreading as a crucial concern globally. Knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAP) toward COVID-19 are related to individuals’ adherence government measures. This study evaluated KAP among university students in Japan between May 22 July 16, 2020, via an online questionnaire, further investigated the associated determining factors. Among eligible respondents (n = 362), 52.8% were female, 79.0% undergraduate students, 32.9% whose major subjects biology-related, 35.4% from capital region, 83.7% Japanese. overall of was high. All (100%) showed they possessed knowledge on avoiding enclosed spaces, crowded areas, close situations. Most moderate or higher frequency washing their hands wearing masks (both at 96.4%). In addition, 68.5% positive attitude early drug administration. logistic regressions, gender, subjects, education level, nationality, residence, psychological factors (private self-consciousness extroversion) with attitudes COVD-19 (p < 0.05). multiple linear regions, high basic knowledge, information acquisition, correct explanations contributed positively preventative action Non-capital male non-bio-backgrounds, public self-consciousness, advanced incorrect explanations, extroversion negatively self-restraint Moreover, decreasing over time. These findings clarify Japanese students’ period pandemic, may help managers, experts, policymakers control future spread other emerging infections.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge and perceptions about COVID-19 among the medical and allied health science students in India: An online cross-sectional survey

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 9, P. 104 - 109

Published: Aug. 12, 2020

BackgroundAn infection (COVID-19) without any specific cure makes the people more vulnerable to get affected due insufficient knowledge and unhealthy practices. In this scenario, healthcare students can act as reliable information providers. This study aimed assess perception about COVID-19 among medical allied health science students.MethodsA web-based cross sectional survey was conducted during February March 2020. A 24-item developed randomly distributed population. Descriptive statistics applied represent participant characteristics Chi-square test used evaluate level of association variables with a significance p < 0.01.ResultsTotal, 97.95% (715/730) participants completed survey. High proportion were from pharmacy (45.73%) followed by (22.52%), physiotherapy, nursing dental background. Majority having adequate while 18% had partial symptoms severe cases. Students have shown positive prevention control few invalid responses related use herbal medicines or garlic noted. About 50% rightly stated that, antibiotics vaccine are not effective in at present.ConclusionAs cases rapidly increasing worldwide, it is essential improve beliefs general public prevent its spread. Health care their education background basic understanding play significant role making community aware seriousness pandemic situation.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, Anxiety, Fear, and Psychological Distress About COVID-19 Among University Students in the United Arab Emirates

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Oct. 22, 2020

Background: Fear of infection, the epidemic situation, unexpected lockdown, and implementation online classes are most likely affecting psychological wellbeing students during COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, this study aims to assess level knowledge, anxiety, distress concerning their association with fear, gender, age, history mental illness, time spent reading about COVID-19, program study, type dwelling among in United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods Materials: In cross-sectional 433 participated a web-based survey. These were at University Sharjah, coming from all emirates UAE. Demographic scale, scales used screen these problems. Results: Of students, 278 (64.2%) male 155 (35.8%) female. Overall, 353 (81.5%) exhibited adequate knowledge COVID-19. Sixty-nine (15.9%) anxious 221 (51%) distress. Students who anxiety (odds ratio [OR]: 2.98) fear (OR: 1.27), more than four hours 11.20) psychologically distressed. illness showed COVID-19; however, they distressed 5.93). Older less have 0.87). Conclusion: possess Age, status, significantly predicted Frequent workshops that include insight, guidance, counseling, scheduled activity, coping mechanisms for highly recommended. The authors discuss implications future research provide recommendations educational institutions.

Language: Английский

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<p>Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review</p>

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: Volume 13, P. 727 - 733

Published: July 1, 2020

Abstract: The World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic on March 11, 2020 due to its rapid spread scale. More than 118,000 cases had been reported in 114 countries, and mortality reached total of 4291. Scholars have suggested that level panic is correlated with knowledge attitude among population. This review presents summary knowledge, attitude, practice during COVID-19 healthcare workers, medical students, populations US, UK, Italy, Jordan, China April 2020. Analysis reveals was positive general, optimistic attitudes good practices are held. Utility substantial hopefully can control COVID-19. Keywords: optimism, practice, COVID-19,

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices against the growing threat of COVID-19 among medical students of Pakistan

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 15(12), P. e0243696 - e0243696

Published: Dec. 11, 2020

Background On account of the COVID-19 pandemic, many changes have been implicated in university medical students. We are cognizant that pandemic can be controlled with dedicated contributions from all involved healthcare profession. Therefore, it is important to know and application knowledge by students formulate a further line management Pakistan. Objective aimed toinvestigate knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAP) regarding its impact on Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted June 2020 validated self—administered questionnaire. The instrument tailored published questionnaire comprised questions demographics (6), (14), attitudes (4), (6). Results Of 1474 study, 576(39.1%) were males, 898(60.1%) females. Two-thirds participants 1057(71.7%) had adequate almost positive (1363(92.5%), good 1406(95.4%) COVID-19. 1023(69%) believed outbreak affected their social, mental, psychological well-being. One-quarter 391(26%) become more religious, 597(40%) realized importance life, 1140(77%) became careless because pandemic. female 2.545 times (p < .001) 4.414 likely toward as compared males. Conclusion Medical students, especially females senior year scholars, well-versed desired levels preventive measures Most them recognized COVID 19, shaping well-being encroaching system economy. information acquired KAP study may help devise effective strategies for future events.

Language: Английский

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Attitudes, Anxiety, and Behavioral Practices Regarding COVID-19 among University Students in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study

American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 103(3), P. 1177 - 1183

Published: July 9, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic represents a major public health, economic, political, and scientific concern in most countries around the globe where cases deaths have been confirmed. This study assessed attitudes, anxiety, behavioral practices of university students Jordan regarding during early period infection (March 19-21, 2020) using validated, self-administered survey questionnaire. Positive attitudes or low-risk were given 1 point, whereas negative high-risk scored 0. Percentages total score used for categorizing data into (≤ 60%), moderate moderate-risk (60.01-80%), positive (> 80%). Generally, displayed toward preventing COVID-19, with an average 81.1% 84.3%, respectively. Approximately two-thirds (69.1%) showed attitude seriousness, contracting virus, appropriate prevention measures, (67.6%) including implementation social distancing good hygiene. Female, older, medical, postgraduate practiced significantly more (P ≤ 0.05) hygiene behaviors than their counterparts each group. More (69.2%) anxious that they might become infected COVID-19. These results are important health authorities to develop educational programs protective measures respiratory etiquette handwashing practices, enhance safer lifestyles prevent transmission.

Language: Английский

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