Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward COVID-19: A cross-sectional study during normal management of the epidemic in China

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: Sept. 8, 2022

Background The COVID-19 pandemic is striking the world with serious public health and economic losses. Complying precautionary measures affected by knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAP) toward among general public, so it urgent to know public's awareness of as promote epidemic management in China. Methods An online sample Chinese residents was recruited. We administered a self-developed KAP survey comprising 39 questions regarding COVID-19, transmission mode, symptoms, preventive measures, respondents' attitudes respect COVID-19. total score each item (knowledge, practices) adopts ten points system, 30 points. Descriptive statistics, analysis variance, binomial logistic regression were used statistical analysis. Results Among respondents, average scores for COVID-19-related practice 8.94 ± 0.79, 5.97 1.58, 7.03 3.14, respectively. 91.2% aware that an acute viral infection 99.95% knew wearing mask one way prevent infection. Participants correctly identified symptoms high accuracy rate over 85%. Conclusion Many adults present study had adequate positive attitude engaged correct against People China have prevention control. However, conducting surveys people different demographic characteristics at stages important improve education implement proper control measures.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, Attitude, Practices, and Vaccine Hesitancy Among the Latinx Community in Southern California Early in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-sectional Survey

JMIR Formative Research, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 6(8), P. e38351 - e38351

Published: June 6, 2022

Background The Latinx population in the United States has experienced high rates of infection, hospitalization, and death since beginning COVID-19 pandemic. There is little data on knowledge, attitude, practices (KAP) specifically communities States. Objective We aimed to assess KAP vaccine hesitancy among a cohort early stages pandemic (from July 2020 October 2020), at unique time when was not available. Methods Participants aged ≥18 years were recruited primary care clinic Southern California asked self-report sociodemographic characteristics, KAP, hesitancy. A subset participants answered assessment as it added after start collection. items summed create composite scores, with higher scores reflecting increased positive attitudes toward pandemic, disease prevention practices. Bivariate multivariable regression models fitted test associations between characteristics scores. For our analysis, we only included patients who self-identified Latinx. Results Our final set 265 participants. had mean age 49 (IQR 38.5-59) years, 72.1% (n=191) female, 77% (n=204) most school degree, 34.7% (n=92) an annual income <US $25,000, 11.7% (n=31) previously tested for COVID-19. found knowledge regarding transmission spread; moderate symptoms awareness; overall negative attitudes, which pessimism government public health efforts amounts fear, anxiety, frustration due pandemic; participation preventive college education positively associated score than those without (β=0.14, 95% CI 0.01-1.60; P=.04) adjusted covariates. Male gender association attitude compared female (β=1.61, 0.50-2.72; P=.05), male negatively (β=–0.16, –0.56 –0.06; P=.03), both Among 203 patients, 26.6% (n=54) indicated that if available, they would take vaccine, 18.7% (n=38) unsure. Conclusions Good preventative may have reflected effective messaging implementation laws during first wave however, fear anxiety impact vulnerable populations such community. Although are reflection previous believe captures critical can be used provide insights potential avenues better protect against future vaccine-resistant strains. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) RR2-10.2196/25265

Language: Английский

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How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected young people?—Mapping knowledge structure and research framework by scientometric analysis

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: Dec. 2, 2022

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there has been a large body literature focusing on relationship between COVID-19 pandemic and young people. The purpose this study is to explore current research status specific mechanism COVID-19's effects people based related literature. This paper mainly used VOS viewer CiteSpace software conduct scientometric analysis 5,077 publications retrieved from Web Science database. results show that main contributors field were North America Europe, trend focus was shallow deep. five areas in summarized by keyword clustering as follows: lifestyle changes due lockdown; stress emotions; psychological illness trauma; risk perception practice toward epidemic; interventions social support. Finally, they linked four pathways form framework integrates relationships domains elements within each them, revealing effect In addition, less studied but promising are also presented framework, such special groups (disadvantaged socioeconomic sexual minority youth) extreme suicidal tendencies deserve our further attention.

Language: Английский

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Unveiling Gold Investment Preferences: A Comprehensive Analysis of Factors Shaping Intention to Invest in Gold Installment Plans

International Journal of Current Science Research and Review, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 06(12)

Published: Dec. 26, 2023

This study investigates the determinants influencing Indonesian consumers’ intention to invest in gold installments, examining intricate dynamics shaped by economic recovery and post-COVID-19 behavioral shifts. Grounded Kotler Armstrong’s Model of Buyer Behavior, research employs Structural Equation Modeling Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) test hypotheses derived from an extensive survey. Key findings reveal that price, promotion, return significantly impact consumer attitudes, subsequently installments. However, security, risk, ease mechanism did not emerge as significant determinants. The study’s robust framework is statistically validated through R-squared values, indicating its explanatory power. While contributing valuable insights, acknowledges limitations such a focused demographic cross-sectional design, suggesting avenues for future diversify samples adopt longitudinal approaches. Qualitative methods exploration cultural regional variations within Indonesia are recommended more nuanced understanding. provides strategic insights stakeholders investment market, emphasizing need considerations pricing, perceived returns align with evolving attitudes.

Language: Английский

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Associations between Psychological Variables, Knowledge, Attitudes, Risk Perceptions and Health Behaviours towards COVID-19 among Adolescents

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 11(16), P. 4793 - 4793

Published: Aug. 16, 2022

There is currently little scientific evidence available that allows us to understand patterns of knowledge, risk perception, attitudes, and behaviours among adolescents in relation COVID-19. This study aims analyse the relationship between knowledge about COVID-19, psychological variables adherence preventive measures adolescent population. It a descriptive cross-sectional study, which included ages 12 18 (n = 354). The questionnaire was sent several secondary schools chosen by convenience sampling following non-probabilistic snowball sampling. Descriptive, univariate, multivariate analyses were carried out order determine whether tolerance frustration, planning decision-making, family functionality, self-efficacy, self-esteem, social skills are related measures. adoption protect them against COVID-19 depends on disease, perception it poses them, as well their frustration decision-making abilities. individual with has been confirmed. development intervention communication strategies take psychosocial situation into account will help increase protective health context pandemic.

Language: Английский

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ATTITUDE AS A MEDIATOR, INFLUENCING RISK PERCEPTION AND PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE ON INTENTION TO BUY PRECIOUS METALS

Russian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 134(2), P. 66 - 80

Published: Feb. 21, 2023

This study influences the effect of perceived risk and product knowledge on intention to buy metal products starting at PT Pegadaian Branch Renon with attitude as a mediating variable.The theory Planned Behavior (TPB) explains role other people in determining one's behave, which ultimately behaviour itself.The data collection technique was carried out by filling closed questionnaire.Respondents filled questions given according actual situation.This used Structural Equation Model (SEM) Partial Least Square (PLS) approach.Based results analysis, it found that tagging does not affect purchase attitude.Product has positive significant intentions attitudes.Attitude intention.Attitude can mediate relationship between intention.Based these studies, is hoped this will be able enrich development marketing management knowledge, especially related consumer behaviour, become reference for companies implementing policy increase intentions.

Language: Английский

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Systematic Review of Factors Associated with COVID-19 Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice among Middle School Students

Advances in Education Humanities and Social Science Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 8(1), P. 79 - 79

Published: Oct. 12, 2023

Purpose: The spread of infectious disease, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has had a significant impact on people worldwide in the past three years. Although people's production and livelihoods are no longer strictly restricted, fact is that epidemic not over. lack understanding one most common drivers improper use COVID-19 preventive measures, which increases number new cases many countries. children adolescents, less likely to be infected with or symptomatic than other populations, adolescents more fail follow strict precautions. This systematic review aimed identify related KAP levels associated factors among middle school students.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge about COVID-19 Best Practices in the North of Portugal and the Importance of Health Education in the Prevention of Pandemic Events

Societies, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(3), P. 82 - 82

Published: May 18, 2022

Introduction: The rapid global spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has made COVID-19 one the biggest pandemics all time, with several devastating public health challenges. In this study, we investigated knowledge towards best practices in north Portugal. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed a convenience sample population northern Portugal to assess their about COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 and measures prevent mitigate pandemics. An online validated questionnaire completed by 411 participants, from September October 2020. Results: overall correct 81.3%, which indicates good Portuguese respondents COVID-19. answer score differed considerably between men women, being significantly higher among latter (12.28 ± 1.22; p = 0.011). Moreover, highest observed participants who attended high school or above (12.27 1.21; < 0.000). Conclusion: This contributes analysis population, emphasizes crucial role education control mitigation pandemic, provides field-based evidence next pandemic event.

Language: Английский

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Nightlife and COVID Vaccinations

Psihologijske teme, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 31(3), P. 605 - 618

Published: Dec. 9, 2022

In this study, we described rates of COVID vaccination, attitudes towards prevention behaviours, and perceived risk in relation to different areas personal well-being substance use during the pandemic, a sample 16- 25-year-olds (N = 411). The participants completed short self-report questionnaire, while they were spending their 2021 summer nightlife crowded city venue. Results showed that 64% respondents reported being vaccinated. Among unvaccinated participants, those who unwilling be vaccinated agreed less with rules felt more at for drug chances getting or maintaining job, when compared both peers but positively intentioned vaccinate. Overall, present findings confirm youth pandemic further reveal young people are reluctant vaccinate deserve attention. Vaccination campaigns need strengthened social contexts, where job keeping it lower, is higher.

Language: Английский

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