scholarly journals Knowledge, perceptions and practices of Bangladeshi population regarding the novel coronavirus disease

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 353
Author(s):  
Asif Mahmud ◽  
Mohammad M. Rahman ◽  
Pratul D. Somadder
Keyword(s):  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Face Mask ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Mass Gatherings ◽  
Bangladeshi Population ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Prevention And Cure ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Preventive Methods

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Thorough knowledge about its spread and symptoms, perceptions towards disease and practices to prevent its occurrence are essential. The goal of this study is to assess the knowledge, perceptions and practices of the Bangladeshi residents towards the COVID-19.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A cross-sectional, web-based, pre-tested questionnaire was designed emphasized on the demographic profile, knowledge and perceptions about cause, transmission, prevention and cure of COVID-19. The questionnaires were distributed to 8 districts of Bangladesh only. The survey consists of close ended questions and took approximately 15 minutes to complete during the period of 20th March to 20th April 2020.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> A total of 320 completed the study questionnaire, including (67.5%) men and (32.5%) women, and most of them are age range 31-50 years (80.00%). 87.19% people knew cause of COVID-19 is viral and 48.75% knew it spreads through coughs. 77.81% people correctly knew about symptoms of COVID-19. 70.00% mentioned all the correct preventive methods as wearing face mask, vaccination, avoid mass gatherings and maintaining hand hygiene. In reality, only 40.00% people exclusively practicing hand hygiene. </p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> In general, Bangladeshi population participating in our survey had good knowledge about COVID-19, and a positive attitude towards using protective measures, which is important to limit the spread of the disease.

scholarly journals Student-Designed Cross-Sectional Pandemic Knowledge Survey of 8th−12th Grade Students, Milwaukee, WI, April 2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krish Vasudev ◽  
Hersh Singh ◽  
August A. Neumann ◽  
William M Zhao ◽  
Lyle Dominic Pelayo Mondano
Keyword(s):  
The Novel ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Web Based ◽  
12Th Grade ◽  
Twelfth Grade ◽  
Level Of Understanding ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
High Level ◽  
Knowledge Survey

Background: The novel coronavirus and its effect on our society are unprecedented. Given the recent pandemic, numerous measures have been taken to protect our communities. We sought to understand our school community's knowledge and the measures that were taken by our school for our safety.Objective: Our objective was to describe the overall understanding and attitudes of 8–12th grade students from a single institution during the initial phase of the Wisconsin's Governor's stay-at-home order.Methods: A voluntary web-based survey was communicated to 8–12th grade students through their online school portal. Data were collected and analyzed using SurveyMonkey.Results: There was a 20.2% response rate. Answers regarding the coronavirus, spread, and response to the coronavirus pandemic showed a high level of understanding of the virus and the actions necessary to prevent its spread.Conclusion: Eight-twelfth grade students have a high level of understanding of the virus, its effects, and the safety measures implemented to protect society.

scholarly journals A Survey-based Study of Psychological Impact of Lock Down Due to COVID 19 Pandemic on Indian Working Class Using Statistical Design

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 4531-4544
Author(s):  
Sambit Prasad Kar ◽  
Nirmal Kumar Rout ◽  
Jonathan Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Working Class ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Statistical Design ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Confined Space ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19), identified within the Wuhan, Hubei Province of China in November 2019, needs distinct attention because of its fatal nature. The spreading of any infectious diseases is generally prevented by quarantine and containment or locking down of the populations in danger. Countries suffering from COVID-19 are declaring the country lockdown and restricting public movement. India also has declared full lockdown and restricted public movement to a large extent. Such drastic steps have a severe psychological impact on populations. Being locked up for weeks in a very confined space with the same group of individuals being depressed, nervous, and tired, which is further aggravating various domestic and interpersonal issues. A web-based survey was formed which supported a cross-sectional sampling method and collected data across different working-class population groups in India. The responders had a beginner level of knowledge about the COVID-19 infection and adequate knowledge about its preventive aspects was unknown. Results indicate that 13% of the respondents experienced severe anxiety, 11% moderate anxiety, and 28% are mildly anxious. The results suggest that governments should find effective ways to disseminate unbiased COVID-19 knowledge to reduce population insecurity and provide the best mental equipment to cope with the pandemic.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practices associated with the COVID-19 among slum dwellers resided in Dhaka City: A Bangladeshi interview-based survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Saiful Islam ◽  
Md. Galib Ishraq Emran ◽  
Md. Estiar Rahman ◽  
Rajon Banik ◽  
Md. Tajuddin Sikder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Face Mask ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Slum Dwellers ◽  
The Face ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Sizeable Minority ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background: The emergent COVID-19 has impacted unprecedentedly to all classes of people. Slum-dwellers' knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) towards COVID-19 are currently poorly understood. To investigate the KAP towards COVID-19 among slum dwellers resided in Dhaka City, Bangladesh. Methods: A cross-sectional offline survey was carried out enrolling 406 slum dwellers (53.2% male; mean age=44.9 years [SD=12.1]; age range=18-85 years) between August and September, 2020. The face to face interview was conducted to collect data from 6 selected slum areas in Dhaka City using convenience sampling. The questionnaire consisted of informed consent along with questions concerning observational checklists, socio-demographics, and KAP. Results: A sizeable minority were observed without wearing face masks during the survey periods (18.2%) and a vast portion (97.5%) without any hand protection. The mean scores of KAP were 6.1plus-or-minus sign2.6 (out of 17), 12.3plus-or-minus sign1.7 (out of 14), and 9.8plus-or-minus sign1.6 (out of 12), respectively. Moreover, the KAP were strongly and positively correlated with each other. Conclusions: The findings revealed that the majority of slum dwellers in Bangladesh have limited knowledge of COVID-19. Poor practices (i.e., face mask and hand protection) were directly observed during the survey. The findings suggest the immediate implementation of health education programs and adequate interventions.

scholarly journals Preventive Behaviors During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Associations With Perceived Behavioral Control, Attitudes, and Subjective Norm

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Damaris Aschwanden ◽  
Jason E. Strickhouser ◽  
Amanda A. Sesker ◽  
Ji Hyun Lee ◽  
Martina Luchetti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Face Mask ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Preventive Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Younger Adults ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Age Range

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a highly contagious and potentially fatal infectious disease that has swept the globe. To reduce the spread, it is important to engage in preventive behaviors recommended by health authorities, such as washing your hands, wearing a face mask, and social distancing.Aim: In the present study, we draw from the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to examine the associations between perceived behavioral control, attitudes, and subjective norm and whether people engage in eight different preventive behaviors.Methods: For each of the preventive behaviors (washing hands; using hand sanitizer; not touching your face; social distancing; wearing a face mask; disinfecting surfaces; coughing in your elbow; staying home if sick), we conducted separate logistic regressions predicting whether the participants (N = 2,256; age range = 18–98 years) reported engaging in the behavior from their perceived behavioral control, attitudes, and subjective norm.Results: We found that perceived behavioral control, attitudes, and subjective norm had independent significant associations with each preventive behavior. Moderation analyses revealed that for most behaviors the associations with perceived behavioral control were stronger for older adults than for younger adults.Limitation: The present study was cross-sectional; future longitudinal studies and interventions are needed to disentangle directionality.Conclusion: Our findings suggest several ways to increase adherence to health behaviors that reduce the spread of coronavirus and other infectious diseases.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practices associated with the COVID-19 among slum dwellers resided in Dhaka City: a Bangladeshi interview-based survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saiful Islam ◽  
Galib Ishraq Emran ◽  
Estiar Rahman ◽  
Rajon Banik ◽  
Tajuddin Sikder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Face Mask ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Slum Dwellers ◽  
The Face ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Sizeable Minority ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Background The emergent COVID-19 has impacted unprecedentedly to all classes of people. Slum-dwellers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) toward COVID-19 are currently poorly understood. The present study aimed to investigate the KAP toward COVID-19 among slum dwellers resided in Dhaka City, Bangladesh. Methods A cross-sectional offline survey was carried out enrolling 406 slum dwellers (53.2% male; mean age = 44.9 years [SD = 12.1]; age range = 18–85 years) between August and September, 2020. The face to face interview was conducted to collect data from six selected slum areas in Dhaka City using convenience sampling. The questionnaire consisted of informed consent along with questions concerning observational checklists, socio-demographics and KAP. Results A sizeable minority were observed without wearing face masks during the survey periods (18.2%) and a vast portion (97.5%) without any hand protection. The mean scores of KAP were 6.1 ± 2.6 (out of 17), 12.3 ± 1.7 (out of 14) and 9.8 ± 1.6 (out of 12), respectively. Moreover, the KAP were strongly and positively correlated with each other. Conclusions The findings revealed that the majority of slum dwellers in Bangladesh have limited knowledge of COVID-19. Poor practices (i.e. face mask and hand protection) were directly observed during the survey. The findings suggest the immediate implementation of health education programs and adequate interventions.

scholarly journals A snapshot of public knowledge of novel coronavirus disease 2019: a web-based national survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Liu ◽  
Dan Wang ◽  
Hao Xu ◽  
Ying Xiao ◽  
Cui Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Psychological State ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Public Knowledge ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

Abstract Background Although the number of existing cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in China has been decreasing since late February 2020, the number of confirmed cases abroad is surging. Improving public knowledge of COVID-19 is critical to controlling the pandemic. This study aimed to determine China’s public knowledge of COVID-19 and the attitudes towards control measures. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted over 48 h from 22:30 29 February 2020 to 22:30 2 March 2020 based on a self-administered web-based questionnaire. The survey was conducted on the WeChat network. Exponential non-discriminative snowball sampling was applied. The questionnaire was voluntarily completed by WeChat users. The questionnaire covered basic demographic information, public knowledge of the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of COVID-19, psychological state, and attitudes towards the overall control measures. The primary outcome was the China’s public knowledge of COVID-19 and the attitudes towards control measures and secondary outcome was the psychological state of the public during this pandemic. Results The study included 10,905 participants and 10,399 valid questionnaires were included for analysis. Participants with tertiary education, younger participants and healthcare workers had better overall knowledge than other participants (all P < 0.05). Approximately 91.9% of the participants believed in person-to-person transmission and 39.1% believed in animal-to-person transmission. No significant correlation between anxiety and the number of regional existing confirmed cases was found, while participants in Hubei were more anxious than those in other regions. In general, 74.1% of the participants acknowledged the effectiveness of the overall control measures, and the percentage of participants with agreement with the overall control measures was negatively correlated with the number of regional existing confirmed cases (r = − 0.492, P = 0.007). Conclusions In conclusion, the survey revealed that the Chinese public had overall good knowledge of COVID-19 except for those indeterminate knowledges. With dynamic changes in the global pandemic situation and more research, further studies should be conducted to explore changes in public knowledge and attitudes towards COVID-19 in the future. The media could be used in a strict and regular manner to publicize knowledge of such pandemics to halt their spread.

scholarly journals Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Have Immediate Impacts on the Socio-Emotional and Digital Skills of Japanese Children

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yusuke Moriguchi ◽  
Chifumi Sakata ◽  
Xianwei Meng ◽  
Naoya Todo
Keyword(s):  
Peer Relationships ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Emotional Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
Digital Skills ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Spread Of Infection ◽  
Everyday Context

Abstract Background: A novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has spread widely throughout the world. To reduce the spread of infection, children are prevented from going to school and have fewer opportunities for in-person communication. Although the pandemic has impacted the everyday lives of children, its impact on their development is unknown. This cross-sectional study compared Japanese children’s socio-emotional behaviors and skills for operating digital devices before and during the pandemic.Methods: Parents completed a web-based questionnaire before and during the pandemic for children ages 0-9. Children’s socio-emotional development in an everyday context was assessed using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Children’s basic touch interaction skills to operate digital devices and skills to use functions of digital devices were also measured.Results: The results indicated that during the pandemic, children were more prosocial, experienced more problems in their peer relationships, and had better digital skills, but no differences were found in emotional symptoms, conduct problems, hyperactivity between before and during the pandemic. The differences in digital skills was explained by the duration of children’s media use.Conclusions: Overall, our results suggest the pandemic may have immediate impact on children’s socio-emotional behaviors and digital skills. Trial registration: We pre-registered our hypotheses, method, primary analyses, and sample size (https://osf.io/c7p6b)

scholarly journals Awareness and Impact of Hydroxychloroquine / Chloroquine prophylaxis among the Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An observational study.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silky Dhamija ◽  
Yayati Joshi ◽  
Amar Nandhakumar
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Adequate Research ◽  
Morbid Conditions

Abstract Background Various modalities are under study for prevention and treatment of novel coronavirus. One such modality is use of Hydroxychloroquine/Choloroquine. The objective of survey was to understand the awareness and impact of HCQ/CQ prophylaxis among the health care workers (HCWs) including surgeons and anaesthetists.Methods A web-based, cross-sectional survey was conducted for HCWs globally. Participation was voluntary and confidentiality was maintained by making participants' information anonymous. The questionnaire consisted of 28 items. Data were tabulated in excel, and descriptive statistics were performed. Results Survey was taken by 344 HCWs from all over the world. 98% participants heard about the use of HCQ/CQ prophylaxis against COVID 19 infection. 301 HCWs knew about the side effects of HCQ/CQ. 54 1% participants agree there is not adequate research done. 122 participants took HCQ/CQ prophylaxis. Out of 29 5% participants who received the medicine from hospital under hospital protocol, 66 7% were given medication without baseline investigations and 30 5% HCWs were not even briefed about the drug and its side effects by the hospitals. 36 2% participants developed side effects. 8 7% HCWs were tested for COVID19 out of 344 participants.Conclusion The drug taken by HCWs was without adequate evidence, prior investigations, supervision and follow-up. Most of the participants self prescribed the drug. No separate guidelines were stated for people who had co-morbid conditions. Hospitals neither conducted baseline investigations and nor briefed HCWs about HCQ/CQ. These are some serious concerns we are looking into as who will be answerable in case of adverse events.

Social Perception of Self-Enhanced Photographs

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keon M. Parsa ◽  
Karina Charipova ◽  
Eugenia Chu ◽  
Michael J. Reilly
Keyword(s):  
Social Perception ◽  
Linear Mixed Effect Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mixed Effect ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Survey Tool ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Age Range ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThe use of appearance manipulating applications on our smartphones has increased in popularity. As the aim of this study is to determine the impact of self-directed appearance manipulation on perceptions of personality and examine the influence of respondent age and gender on the various personality domains. This cross-sectional cohort study included 20 subjects between the ages of 18 to 34 who had headshots taken and were provided an introduction on the use of the Facetune2 app. After 1 week of engaging in digital appearance manipulation, subjects submitted their self-determined most attractive edited photograph. Four surveys were constructed with 10 sets of photographs each. Each of these surveys were then sent to lay people via a web-based survey tool. Anonymous blinded respondents used a 7-point Likert scale to rate their perception of each patient's aggressiveness, likeability, sociability, trustworthiness, attractiveness, authenticity, and masculinity or femininity. A multivariate linear mixed effect model was applied to analyze the overall patient trait data as well as to assess the impact of rater age and gender. A total of 288 respondents (mean age range, 25–34 years [43%]; 202 [70%] female) completed a survey. Overall, digitally enhanced photographs were perceived as more attractive (0.22; 95% CI, 0.06–0.38). Analysis based on gender of the study subjects revealed increased attractiveness scores for men (0.19; 95% CI, 0.07–0.33). Females were also perceived as being more attractive (0.16; 95% CI, 0.03–0.40), but less authentic (−0.24; 95% CI, −0.36 to −0.12). Females rated enhanced photographs of men as less masculine (−0.23; 95% CI, −0.46 to −0.04). Raters aged 35 to 64 rated altered photos as less attractive (0.31; 95% CI, 0.09–0.52), authentic (0.20; 95% CI, 0.01–0.38), and gender enhancing (0.42; 95% CI, 0.24–0.61) compared with individuals aged 18 to 34. Patients and surgeons should be aware of the ways in which self-enhanced photographs may affect social perception.

scholarly journals Hand Hygiene Knowledge and Practices among Domestic Hajj Pilgrims: Implications for Future Mass Gatherings Amidst COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 160
Author(s):  
Hashim Mahdi ◽  
Amani Alqahtani ◽  
Osamah Barasheed ◽  
Amjad Alemam ◽  
Mohammed Alhakami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Gastrointestinal Infections ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mass Gatherings ◽  
Hand Foot Mouth Disease ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

This study examined Hajj pilgrims’ knowledge and reported practice of hand hygiene. In Hajj 2019, a cross-sectional survey was undertaken in Mina, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, of domestic Saudi pilgrims aged ≥18 years by using a self-administered Arabic questionnaire that captured data on pilgrims’ socio-demographics, hand hygiene knowledge, and reported practices of hand cleaning following certain actions. A total of 348 respondents aged 18 to 63 (median 32) years completed the survey, of whom 200 (57.5%) were female. The mean (±standard deviation (SD)) hand hygiene knowledge score was 6.7 (±SD 1.9). Two hundred and seventy one (77.9%) and 286 (82.2%) of respondents correctly identified that hand hygiene can prevent respiratory and gastrointestinal infections respectively, but 146 (42%) were not aware that it prevents hand-foot-mouth disease. Eighty-eight (25.3%) respondents erroneously reported that hand hygiene prevents HIV. Washing hands with water and soap was the most preferred method practiced before a meal (67.5% (235/348)), after a meal (80.2% (279/348)), after toilet action (81.6% (284/348)), when hands were visibly soiled (86.2% (300/348)), and after waste disposal (61.5% (214/348)). Hajj pilgrims demonstrated a good knowledge and practice of hand hygiene, but there are gaps that are vital to control outbreaks such as COVID-19.

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