Knowledge, attitude and practices about rabies management among human and animal health professionals in Mbale District, Uganda

Abstract Objective To assess the knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of animal and human health professionals towards rabies management and also to establish the level of relationship between KAP. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted between December 2012 and March 2013 among 147 randomly selected animal and human health professionals in Mbale District. Of these, only 16 were animal health professionals. Quantitative data was obtained using a semi-structured questionnaire while qualitative data was obtained from 4 Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and 2 Key Informant (KI) interviews. Quantitative data was entered into EpiInfo version 3.5.1 and proportions computed while qualitative data was summarised into themes and sub-themes resulting from content analysis of interview scripts. Findings Of all the respondents, only 44% (65/147) had sufficient knowledge about rabies while 25% (37/147) had positive attitude towards rabies management. A half of the respondents (50%, 73/147) had limited good practices. Respondents knowledgeable about rabies were more likely to have positive attitude towards rabies management (OR = 3.65; 95% CI: 1.60–8.3) while respondents with positive attitudes, were more likely to have good practices towards rabies management (OR: 2.22; 95% CI: 1.01–4.86). Conclusion Respondents had low knowledge, negative attitude and limited good practices of rabies management. Regular refresher trainings about rabies to broaden staff knowledge and improve their attitudes and hence practices of rabies management should be conducted by the District leaders. Harnessing multi-sectoral and multi-disciplinary collaborative efforts (“One Health” approach) for rabies control should be instituted to reduce the incidence of the disease in the District.

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Knowledge, Attitude and Prevention Practice of COVID-19 in South-West Nigeria

Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research ◽

10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i830883 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 32-39

Author(s):

Olanrewaju D. Eniade ◽

Dolapo E. Agbana ◽

Bridget O. Afam

Keyword(s):

Positive Attitude ◽

Tertiary Education ◽

Good Practice ◽

Binary Logistic Regression ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Older Age ◽

Good Knowledge ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Good Practices ◽

Southwest Nigeria

Introduction: To assess knowledge, attitude and prevention practice of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Southwest, Nigeria. This was an online cross-sectional study among dwellers of southwest Nigeria. Methods: Data were collected online with kobo toolbox and analyzed using the Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS, 2018) and the descriptive statistics, test of independence and binary logistic regression were presented. Results: Of the 286 study participants, 96.1% had good knowledge, 99.3% had positive attitude towards control of COVID-19, while 77.3% had good practices for prevention of the virus. Majority of the participants (86.9%) had tertiary education, 11.3% were 40 years or older. Age and education were independently associated with COVID-19 prevention practice. After adjustment for some selected socio-demographic factors, only age of 10 – 19 years (OR: 3.83, CI: 1.05, 14), age 20-29 years (OR: 2.99, CI: 1.18 -7.55), and 30 -39 years (OR: 4.35, CI: 1.49-12.67) were more likely to have good practice of COVID-19 prevention compared to age >=40 years. Conclusion: The result revealed a high prevalence of good practices, and the majority had good knowledge of COVID-19 and positive attitude towards control of COVID-19. Age and education were identified to be associated with practice of COVID-19 prevention. Further exploration revealed that elders (>=40years) were not likely to have good practice of COVID-19 prevention. We deduced that good practice of COVID-19 prevention was high in southwest Nigeria but notably low among elders and those who attained below tertiary education in southwest Nigeria. However, people of older age and poor education should be given much attention for proper enlightening and prevention strategies in this pandemic.

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Self-reported awareness and attitude of cancer patients towards clinical nurse coordinators

Journal of Nursing Education and Practice ◽

10.5430/jnep.v7n7p95 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (7) ◽

pp. 95 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ahmad Deeb ◽

Mohammad O. AlKaiyat ◽

Emad Abu Hlal ◽

Areej Attari ◽

Rania Mahaireh ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cancer Patients ◽

Positive Attitude ◽

Clinical Care ◽

Negative Attitude ◽

Patient Characteristics ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cancer Center ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Clinical Nurse ◽

Roles And Responsibilities

Background and objective: Lack of knowledge or poor perception towards the roles and responsibilities of clinical nurse coordinators among cancer patients might lead to a decrease in seeking their services. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge, perception and attitude towards clinical nurse coordinators among cancer patients at a specialized cancer center in Jordan.Methods: This is a cross sectional study that was conducted by distributing a self-reported and anonymous survey to 240 cancer patients visiting the center. The survey questioned some patient characteristics such as sex, age, educational level, marital status, disease type and duration, type of therapy. The patients’ knowledge (12-statement), the perception (9-statement) regarding the actual roles/responsibilities of coordinators and the attitude (5-statement) towards seeking their services were measured. Responses on Likert scales were converted to percentage mean scores.Results: The overall percentage mean scores ± standard deviation of knowledge was 59 ± 17, perception towards clinical nurse coordinators (79 ± 14) and attitude towards seeking their services (69 ± 16). Linear regression showed that participants on chemotherapy had significantly better perception (higher scores) compared to participants on concurrent therapies (β = -3.91, p = .049). Participants with higher knowledge scores had better perception indicating a better comprehension about the clinical nurse coordinators’ roles, compared to those with lower knowledge percentage mean scores (β = 0.13, p = .019). Female patients had higher percentage mean score of attitude compared to male particpants (β = -3.77, p = .034). Better perception of Clinical nurse coordinators (CNCs) among cancer patients was significantly more associated with a more positive attitude towards seeking CNC services (β = 0.72, p < .001).Conclusions: Patients’ knowledge about the roles and responsibilities of nurse coordinators is associated with a better patients’ perception towards coordinators, which in return is associated with a more positive attitude towards seeking their services. Special consideration should be paid for patients on concurrent therapies who were more likely to have poorer perception towards clinical care coordinators compared to patients on chemotherapy. In addition, coordinators are expected to observe a more negative attitude towards seeking their services among male cancer patients.

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Positive Correlation Between General Public Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding COVID-19 Outbreak 1 Month After First Cases Reported in Indonesia

Journal of Community Health ◽

10.1007/s10900-020-00866-0 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 46 (1) ◽

pp. 182-189 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Dina Keumala Sari ◽

Rina Amelia ◽

Ridha Dharmajaya ◽

Liza Meutia Sari ◽

Nadya Keumala Fitri

Keyword(s):

General Population ◽

General Public ◽

Positive Attitude ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Negative Attitude ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Good Knowledge ◽

Prevention Measures ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes

AbstractThe increasing number cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections in the general population in Indonesia raises questions concerning the public’s knowledge and attitudes regarding this pandemic. To determine the correlation between the general public’s knowledge and attitudes regarding the COVID-19 outbreak 1 month after the first cases were reported in Indonesia. This cross-sectional study was conducted between early March and the end of April 2020 in the general population of Indonesia, beginning with the North Sumatra region, where the spread of COVID-19 in Indonesia began. Questionnaires were randomly distributed online in the red zone in Indonesia. Data were collected by collecting people’s responses to the questionnaire, which were distributed via WhatsApp (WA) application and were competed independently by the participants. A descriptive analysis was conducted to describe the demographic characteristics, knowledge, and attitudes of the general population. A total of 201 people had good knowledge (98%) and a positive attitude (96%) regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The respondents had a negative attitude in relation to two aspects of the COVID-19 outbreak: having to always maintain a distance of 1.5 m when in crowds, and not being able to regularly exercise or eat nutritious food (78.6% and 79.1%, respectively). Most people in Indonesia have good knowledge and a positive attitude regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. However, negative attitudes were still found in this study, and as a result, transmission prevention measures cannot reach their maximum effectiveness by simply publicizing the increase in day-to-day cases to the general public.

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GAMBARAN SIKAP TERHADAP KEBISINGAN PADA SISWA SMK NEGERI 2 MANADO

e-CliniC ◽

10.35790/ecl.2.2.2014.5027 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Haidy Febrian Raintung ◽

Steward K. Mengko ◽

Julied Dehoop

Keyword(s):

Hearing Loss ◽

Positive Attitude ◽

Noise Exposure ◽

Hearing Threshold ◽

Negative Attitude ◽

Primary Source ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Music Player ◽

Senior Secondary

Abstract: Hearing loss is the inability of a person’s sense of hearing in listening range of sound that can still be heard by people with normal hearing. With the growing popularity of entertainment venues (discos, karaoke, music concerts, internet cafes, etc.) as well as the use of portable music player, leisure noise have become the primary source that causing increased incidence of adolescent noise induced hearing loss (NIHL). Attitudes towards noise needs to be assessed at a young age, this is because the attittude is the basis of behavior, and behavior (towards leisure noise) can affect the amount of noise exposure of each person. Chronicity of NIHL symptoms often make adolescent tends to ignore the serious long-term problem that can arise and not take steps to resolve it. Objective: The purpose of this study is to obtain data from students of Manado 2nd Vocational Senior Secondary School concerning attitudes towards noise. Method: This research used descriptive observational with cross-sectional study. The subjects are students of Stone Concrete’s majors in Manado 2nd Vocational Senior Secondary Schoolthat have passed initial hearing screening. Result: Of the 20 respondents who willingly take part in this research, obtained 5 respondents (25%) had negative attitude, 10 respondents (50%) had neutral attitude, and 5 respondents (25%) had positive attitude. From audiometric examination, obtained 4 respondents had a mild decreased in hearing threshold. Of the 4 respondents, 2 (50%) of them had a neutral attitude and 2 other respondents (50%) had positive attitude. Conclusion: Respondents with positive attitude towards noise are vulnurable to hearing threshold changes caused by daily noise exposure.Keywords: adolescent, hearing, noise, attitudes towards noise Abstrak: Gangguan pendengaran merupakan ketidakmampuan indra pendengaran seseorang dalam mendengarkan rentang suara yang masih dapat didengar oleh orang dengan pendengaran normal. Semakin berkembangnya popularitas dari tempat-tempat hiburan (diskotik, karaoke, konser musik, warung internet, dan lain sebagainya) serta penggunaan pemutar musik portabel telah menjadi sumber peningkatan angka kejadian gangguan pendengaran akibat bising (GPAB) pada usia muda. Sikap terhadap kebisingan perlu dinilai pada usia muda, hal ini dikarenakan sikap merupakan dasar dalam berperilaku, dan perilaku (terhadap kebisingan sosial) dapat mempengaruhi derajat paparan bising masing-masing orang. Kronisitas dari gejala (GPAB) membuat kaum muda kurang menanggapi serius masalah-masalah jangka panjang yang dapat ditimbulkan, serta mengambil langkah untuk mengatasinya. Tujuan: Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk memperoleh data sikap terhadap kebisingan pada siswa sekolah menengah kejuruan (SMK) Negeri 2 Manado. Metode Penelitian:Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif observasional dengan menggunakan metode cross-sectional. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa jurusan Teknik Konstruksi Batu Beton (TKBB) SMK Negeri 2 Manado yang sudah melewati screening pendengaran awal. Hasil: Dari 20 responden yang bersedia menjadi responden penelitian, didapatkan 5 responden (25%) mempunyai sikap negatif, 10 responden (50%) mempunyai sikap netral, dan 5 responden (25%) mempunyai sikap positif. Dari pemeriksaan audiometrik, didapatkan 4 responden mengalami penurunan ambang dengar derajat ringan. Dari 4 responden tersebut, 2 (50%) diantaranya mempunyai sikap netral dan 2 responden (50%) mempunyai sikap positif. Simpulan: Responden yang bersikap positif terhadap bising (pro-bising) rentan terhadap terjadinya perubahan ambang dengar yang akibatkan oleh paparan kebisingan sehari-hari.Kata kunci: usia muda, pendengaran, bising, sikap terhadap kebisingan

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COVID-19 Knowledge, attitude and prevention practice in southwest Nigeria

10.21467/preprints.227 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Olanrewaju Davies Eniade ◽

Dolapo E. Agbana ◽

Bridget O Afam

Keyword(s):

Positive Attitude ◽

Tertiary Education ◽

Good Practice ◽

Binary Logistic Regression ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Older Age ◽

Good Knowledge ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Good Practices ◽

Southwest Nigeria

To assess COVID-19 knowledge, attitude and prevention practice as well as the associated factors among people living in Southwest, Nigeria. This was an online cross-sectional study among dwellers of southwest Nigeria. Data were collected online with kobo toolbox and analyzed using descriptive statistics, test of independence and binary logistic regression. Of the 286 study participants, 96.1% had good knowledge, 99.3% had positive attitude towards control of COVID-19, while 77.3% had good practices for prevention of the virus. Majority of the participants (86.9%) had tertiary education, 11.3% were 40years or older. Age and education were independently associated with COVID-19 prevention practice. After adjustment for some selected socio-demographic factors, only age of 10 – 19 years (OR: 3.83, CI: 1.05, 14), age 20-29 years (OR: 2.99, CI: 1.18 -7.55), and 30 -39 years (OR: 4.35, CI: 1.49-12.67) were more likely to have good practice of COVID-19 prevention compared to age >=40 years. The result revealed a high prevalence of good practices, and majority had good knowledge of COVID-19 and positive attitude towards control of COVID-19. Age and education were identified to be associated with practice of COVID-19 prevention. While further exploration revealed that elders (>=40years) were not likely to have good practice of COVID-19 prevention. We deduced that good practice of COVID-19 prevention was high in southwest Nigeria but notably low among elders and those who attained below tertiary education in southwest Nigeria. However, people of older age and poor education should be given much attention for proper enlightening and prevention strategies in this pandemic.

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A study to assess the knowledge and attitude of adolescents towards obesity in a private school in Thrissur district Kerala, India

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20192864 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (7) ◽

pp. 3140

Author(s):

Garggy Shaji ◽

Navya Choolaparambil Joseph ◽

Aswathy Mathu ◽

Vidhu Joshy

Keyword(s):

Private School ◽

Positive Attitude ◽

Positive Family History ◽

Negative Attitude ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Transitional Period ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge And Attitude ◽

Christian Families

Background: Overweight and obesity are 5th leading risks for global deaths. Adolescence is a transitional period, which requires special attention. Prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents has widely increased world-wide, making it one of the most common chronic disorders in this age group. To assess knowledge and attitude of adolescents towards obesity and to assess its associated factors.Methods: This was a descriptive cross sectional study conducted among students of classes 9, 10, 11 and 12 in Devamatha public school, Thrissur from May to November 2018. In total there were 179 students. A pretested self administered questionnaire was used to collect data.Results: 46.4% of adolescents had low knowledge on obesity, 46.9 have moderate knowledge, and only 6.7% of them had high knowledge on obesity. 24.6% of adolescents have negative attitude towards obese individuals, 68.2% had neutral attitude and only 7.3% had positive attitude towards obesity. As the age increases, there is increase in knowledge about obesity and positive attitude towards obese individuals. Both knowledge and attitude is better in children belonging to Christian families. Better knowledge and attitude is seen among students who are hostlers than day scholars. Children with better marks in annual exam had better knowledge and attitude towards obesity. Children who had positive family history for obesity have better knowledge and attitude towards obesity.Conclusions: There is a need for targeted activities to improve the knowledge and attitude of the students towards obesity.

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ATTITUDES TOWARDS PEOPLE WITH DRUG USE OF RESIDENTS OF AN URBAN COMMUNITY, LEON, NICARAGUA

Texto & Contexto - Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/1980-265x-tce-cicad-5-4 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 28 (spe) ◽

Author(s):

Teresa Alemán ◽

Hayley Hamilton

Keyword(s):

Drug Use ◽

Positive Attitude ◽

Negative Attitude ◽

Global Scale ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Negative Attitudes ◽

A Value ◽

Attitude Inventory ◽

Socio Demographic Factors

ABSTRACT Objective: determine the attitudes of urban residents of a community in León, Nicaragua, towards people with drug use. Method: cross-sectional study with 121 people, aged 18-65, randomly surveyed with a multidimensional Attitude Inventory. Results: the global scale of attitudes showed negative attitudes to marijuana and cocaine (62 and 78%) and ambivalent alcohol (54%). Significant differences were found in relation to whether they had ever consumed in their lives, socio-demographic factors and attitudes towards the drug user. In relation to age, from 18 to 29 years old, the prevailing attitude was ambivalent for both alcohol, marijuana and cocaine. However, in the cases of alcohol and marijuana positive attitude was reported in 7.3% and 4.9% respectively, in these same age ranges. For the sex variable, it was reported that the female had a negative attitude to alcohol and marijuana in contrast to the male sex that their attitude was ambivalent towards these consumers. An important fact is that men presented positive attitude toward people with problematic use of alcohol and marijuana in 4.9% and 3.3% respectively, with a value of p = 0.002. Conclusion: negative attitudes towards users of illegal drugs (cocaine and marijuana) were found, while for alcohol consumption it was more ambivalent, suggesting a high burden of stigma and the need to educate the community. Age, 18-29 years, the prevailing attitude was ambivalent for both alcohol, marijuana and cocaine. For the sex variable it was reported that the female one presented negative attitude to alcohol and marijuana.

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Plagiarism Perceptions and Attitudes Among Medical Students in Saudi Arabia

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal [SQUMJ] ◽

10.18295/squmj.2020.20.01.011 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 77

Author(s):

Abdulmajeed S. Alhadlaq ◽

Abdulmajeed Bin Dahmash ◽

Feras Alshomer

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Medical Students ◽

Medical Ethics ◽

Positive Attitude ◽

Negative Attitude ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Grade Point ◽

Students Attitudes ◽

Ethics Courses

Objectives: This study aimed to determine attitudes towards and perceptions of plagiarism among medical students in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This cross-sectional, multicentre study was conducted between April and May 2018 and involved medical students enrolled in three medical schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The previously validated Attitude Towards Plagiarism questionnaire was used to evaluate approval (i.e. a positive attitude) and disapproval of plagiarism (i.e. a negative attitude) among medical students. Furthermore, this study evaluated whether attending medical writing courses or courses in medical ethics influenced medical students’ attitudes towards plagiarism. Results: A total of 551 students participated in the study (response rate = 73.5%). A significant association was found between mean negative and positive attitude scores and grade point average (GPA; P = 0.004 and 0.007, respectively). Students attending medical ethics courses had higher mean negative attitude scores compared to students who did not attend such courses (odds ratio = 2.369, 95% confidence interval: 1.540–3.645; P <0.001). Attending medical ethics courses was associated with a significantly more negative attitude towards plagiarism (P <0.001, each). Conclusion: The majority of medical students in Saudi Arabia included in this study indicated a highly negative attitude towards plagiarism. A higher GPA, the authoring of a published manuscript and attending courses in medical ethics were associated with negative attitudes towards plagiarism among medical students.Keywords: Plagiarism; Attitude; Cross-Sectional Study; Medicine; Medical Students; Saudi Arabia.

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Challenges encountered in a South African school nutrition programme

Journal of Public Health Research ◽

10.4081/jphr.2021.1982 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Tafirenyika Mafugu

Keyword(s):

Quantitative Data ◽

Qualitative Data ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

School Nutrition ◽

Nutrient Deficiencies ◽

Food Handlers ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

South African School ◽

The Mean

Background: School Nutritional Programmes (SNP) provide meals at school to reduce hunger, nutrient deficiencies and improve class alertness among children in poor communities. The purpose of the research was to determine the challenges encountered in implementing the SNP in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa in 2017.Design and methods: A cross-sectional study underpinned by a concurrent triangulation research design where interviews were used to collect qualitative data from stakeholders, and a questionnaire collected quantitative data from students. The set of qualitative data was thematically analysed. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the quantitative data. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey HSD test were used to compare the mean scores for food quality on different days of the week.Results: Both the quality and quantity of food were affected by delays in payment of food suppliers, lack of training of stakeholders, and poor kitchen facilities. Health problems experienced by students after eating the food made them reluctant to consume meals on some days. The Tukey HSD test indicated that the mean score for the quality of food served on Wednesday (3.2±1.3) was significantly higher than the mean score for the quality of the meal served on Friday (2.5±1.3).Conclusions: Late payment of food-suppliers and inadequate training of food-handlers affected the quality and quantity of the meals. The researcher recommends that the programme administrators should improve the frequency of payment for food suppliers, training of food handlers, and find alternative meals for students who do not consume the regular meals due to various reasons.

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Positive Correlation between General Public Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding COVID-19 Outbreak One Month after First Cases Reported in Indonesia

10.21203/rs.3.rs-35827/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Dina Keumala Sari ◽

Rina Amelia ◽

Ridha Dharmajaya ◽

Liza Meutia Sari ◽

Nadya Keumala Fitri

Keyword(s):

General Population ◽

General Public ◽

Positive Attitude ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Negative Attitude ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Good Knowledge ◽

Prevention Measures ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes

Abstract Background: The increasing number cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections in the general population in Indonesia raises questions concerning the public’s knowledge and attitudes regarding this pandemic. Objective: To determine the correlation between the general public’s knowledge and attitudes regarding the COVID-19 outbreak one month after the first cases were reported in Indonesia. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between early March and the end of April 2020 in the general population of Indonesia, beginning with the North Sumatra region, where the spread of COVID-19 in Indonesia began. Questionnaires were randomly distributed online in the red zone in Indonesia. Data were collected by collecting people’s responses to the questionnaire, which were distributed via WhatsApp (WA) application and were competed independently by the participants. A descriptive analysis was conducted to describe the demographic characteristics, knowledge, and attitudes of the general population. Results: A total of 201 people had good knowledge (98%) and a positive attitude (96%) regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The respondents had a negative attitude in relation to two aspects of the COVID-19 outbreak: having to always maintain a distance of 1.5 m when in crowds, and not being able to regularly exercise or eat nutritious food (78.6% and 79.1%, respectively). Conclusions: Most people in Indonesia have good knowledge and a positive attitude regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. However, negative attitudes were still found in this study, and as a result, transmission prevention measures cannot reach their maximum effectiveness by simply publicizing the increase in day-to-day cases to the general public.

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