scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice towards COVID-19 among individuals with associated comorbidities

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 225-237
Author(s):  
Shazina Saeed ◽  
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Aanchal Anant Awasthi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
World War Ii ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
World War ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Global Crisis ◽  
Vaccine Trials ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Mean ◽  
High Level

The recent outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is the worst global crisis after World War II. Since the vaccine trials are still ongoing, the national lockdowns have been the most effective way to contain its spread. The pandemic has been extremely stressful and full of anxiety for those with comorbidities as they are the most vulnerable to the COVID-19 infections. Various efforts to assess and enhance the knowledge, attitudes, and practice, especially the high-risk groups, are critical to managing the COVID-19 pandemic successfully. A cross-sectional online survey was carried out using a self-designed questionnaire. A total of 383 participants who were 30 years or older, with at least one comorbidity, were included in the study. The mean age of the participants was 50.63±11.83 years. The most common comorbidities among the included participants were hypertension, followed by diabetes mellitus and thyroid disorders (48.5%, 44.7% and 23.3%, respectively). Our study also showed the education (p=0.004) and occupation (p=0.04) had a significant association with the attitude and practices towards the COVID-19 pandemic. In conclusion, our study showed that a high level of knowledge, attitude, and practices are the backbone to combat a global crisis like COVID-19.

scholarly journals Early perception, behavior, knowledge, and preventive practices related to COVID-19 among Palestinians

2021 ◽  
pp. 175797592110350
Author(s):  
Basma Salim Salameh ◽  
Sami Basha ◽  
Jihad Abdallah ◽  
Walid Basha
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Conspiracy Theories ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Large Populations ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
High Level ◽  
Palestinian Population

It is necessary to understand early perception, behavior, and knowledge of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and preventive practices in relation to suggested policies and information accessible to the Palestinian population during the early stages of the pandemic. The aim of this research is to contribute to this understanding for the purpose of affecting future practical preventive policies that can be implemented and adapted in Palestine in order to shape a new reflective practices model to face any future epidemic crisis of any type. A cross-sectional design was used to conduct the study over 3 weeks in April 2020 and an online survey was disseminated in all areas of Palestine. A total of 1040 responses were collected from persons who were over 18 years of age. A high level of knowledge related to COVID-19 was found, including symptoms and characteristics of the virus, prevention practices, and at-risk groups. Respondents believe that they are more susceptible to influenza than COVID-19 and more likely to be infected by the influenza virus than the COVID-19 virus but expect that infection of influenza would be less severe than infection of COVID-19. Respondents were more inclined to find COVID-19 worrying and stressful than they were to find it fear-inducing. Around two-thirds of respondents believe that different types of COVID-19-related conspiracy theories are true to some degree. Going forward, it is crucial and essential to provide basic awareness among large populations around diseases, which can contribute to positively influencing people’s knowledge and attitudes and their perception toward such diseases and combat conspiracy theories.

Online survey of covid-19 among residents of Plateau State, Nigeria: an assessment of knowledge, perception and prevention practices (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simji Samuel Gomerep ◽  
Chundung Asabe Miner ◽  
Daniel Jatau Meshak ◽  
Solomon Chuwang Chollom ◽  
Kim Jerry Bot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
The State ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Plateau State ◽  
High Level

BACKGROUND The global pandemic of COVID-19 has continued to spread across the world due to its highly infectious nature. Its control as of present is dependent on measures that involve banning of large gatherings, physical distancing, hand hygiene, cough hygiene and restrictions of movement. This requires that the general public is made aware of these strategies and adheres to them strictly. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to generate information on the knowledge base, perception, and prevalent practices in Plateau State of Nigeria. METHODS It was a cross-sectional survey in which responses were obtained through an online platform from adult residents of the State. Knowledge, perceptions and prevention practices of COVID-19 were assessed and analysed using Microsoft Excel and Epi-Info 7.2.3.1 at a significance level of p < 0.05 RESULTS Responses were obtained from 732 participants. Sixteen out of the 17 local government areas of the state were captured. The age group 21-50 year made up 85% of the respondents and all had some level of education. The mean level of knowledge was 24.5 ± 3.9 and was significantly associated with age and level of education. Perceptions and practices were however not commensurate with the high level of knowledge. CONCLUSIONS There is a need to increase awareness efforts to fill knowledge gaps and dispel some misconceptions and there is a need for a reciprocal improvement by the residents to adapt the practices that are needed to ensure that the disease is brought under control.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Perceptions, and Prevention Practices among Palestinian University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Questionnaire-Based Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 ◽  
pp. 004695802199394
Author(s):  
Basma Salameh ◽  
Sami Basha ◽  
Walid Basha ◽  
Jihad Abdallah
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Affecting Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Effective Prevention ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
High Level ◽  
Palestinian Universities ◽  
The University

The purpose of this study is to offer a timely understanding of university students’ knowledge, perception, and preventative practices related to COVID-19 in Palestine and to determine affecting factors (gender, region, and type of locality). A cross-sectional design was used and data was collected over 2 weeks in April 2020 through an online survey. A total of 484 surveys were collected from students from different Palestinian universities. Participants showed high levels of knowledge across multiple topics (symptoms and characteristics of COVID-19, prevention practices, and at-risk groups), although respondents were less likely to indicate mask wearing as an effective prevention practice compared to other practices, and almost one-third reported incorrectly that taking antibiotics is effective in preventing COVID-19 infection. Respondents reported the most trust in the Ministry of Health as a source of information, and the least trust in social media. A generally high level of acceptance of government regulations related to the COVID-19 pandemic was found. Given the current global situation and the second wave of infections in Palestine, plans should be in place to disseminate correct information and combat newly-emerging rumors and misinformation through channels that are trusted by the university student population.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude, and preventive practice of preschool teachers on dengue fever in Mandalay City, Myanmar

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 1639
Author(s):  
Hlaing Min ◽  
Pa Pa Soe ◽  
Hla Moe ◽  
Win Myint Oo
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Severe Dengue ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Preventive Practice ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
High Level ◽  
Epidemic Diseases

Background: Severe dengue has become a leading cause of hospitalization and death among children and adults in most Asian countries. WHO stated that the death rate of children with severe dengue who required hospitalization is about 2.5%? It is one of the principal epidemic diseases in Myanmar. Moreover, the highest numbers of dengue cases and deaths was between age 5 and 9 years followed by between age 2 and 4 years.Methods: A cross-sectional study among 168 preschool teachers by surveying with semi-structured questionnaire.Results: The mean age was 29.36±9.04 years. Nearly 70% of them were graduated. Only 30.95% had high level of knowledge, 48.81% had positive attitude and 44.64% had good preventive practice level. There were no significant associations between socio-demographic characteristics and levels of knowledge, attitude, and preventive practice with the exception between education and levels of knowledge (p=0.027). Between knowledge and attitude, there was a significant association (p=0.005). However, levels of prevention practice had no significant association with levels of knowledge and attitude.Conclusions: Despite their high education, preventive practice still needs to be promoted.

scholarly journals Knowledge and awareness of a medical faculty students in Turkey about global warming, climate change and their consequences Türkiye’de bir tıp fakültesi öğrencilerinin küresel ısınma, iklim değişikliği ve sonuçları ile ilgili bilgi durumları ve farkındalıkları

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 679-689 ◽  
Author(s):  
Süleyman Erhan Deveci ◽  
Osman Kurt ◽  
Edibe Pirinçci ◽  
Ayşe Ferdane Oğuzöncül
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Global Warming ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Warming Climate ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Mean ◽  
High Level ◽  
Environmental Activities

This study was conducted to assess the knowledge and awareness of the students of the Faculty of Medicine on global warming, climate change and their consequences. In this Cross-sectional study a questionnaire was applied by reaching 404 persons from the Faculty of Medicine. The mean of knowledge points for global warming is 26.15 ± 2.88. The higher the grade, the lower the mean score (p=0.002), the higher the knowledge score of women (p=0.001). 4.5% of the students stated that they were a member of any environmental organization, 14.4% said they participated in environmental activities and 79.5% defended the necessity of environment related courses. As a result, it is found that the students of the Faculty of Medicine have a high level of knowledge of global warming. However, there is a lack of knowledge on the link between global warming and climate change and health problems and a lack of sensitivity to environmental activities. Education programs on global warming and climate change will be useful in the study group and other young groups.ÖzetBu çalışma Tıp Fakültesi Öğrencilerinin Küresel Isınma, İklim Değişikliği (KIİD) ve sonuçları konusundaki bilgi durumlarının ve farkındalıklarının değerlendirilmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Bu kesitsel çalışmada, Tıp Fakültesinden 404 kişiye ulaşılarak bir anket uygulanmıştır. Küresel ısınma bilgi puan ortalaması 26.15±2.88’dir. Sınıf yükseldikçe puan ortalamasının düştüğü (p=0.002), kadınların bilgi puanının daha fazla olduğu bulunmuştur (p=0.001). Öğrencilerin %4.5’i herhangi bir çevre kuruluşuna üyeliği olduğunu, %14.4’ü çevre ile ilgili aktivitelere katıldığını belirtmiş, %79.5’i ise çevre ile ilgili derslerin gerekliliğini savunmuştur. Sonuç olarak Tıp Fakültesi öğrencilerinin küresel ısınma ile ilgi bilgi düzeyleri yüksek bulunmuştur. Ancak KIİD ile sağlık sorunlarının ilişkilendirilmesi konusunda bilgi, yine çevre ile ilgili aktivitelere duyarlılık eksiklikleri mevcuttur. Bu araştırmanın yapıldığı çalışma grubu ve diğer genç gruplarda KIİD ile ilgili eğitim programları faydalı olacaktır.

scholarly journals The Level of Keratoconus Awareness among the Saudi Population in Riyadh

2021 ◽  
pp. 47-53
Author(s):  
Turad Alkadi ◽  
Shahad Alruwaili ◽  
Shahd Al Mahfud ◽  
Fahad Alomair
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Saudi Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
High Level ◽  
Age Range

Aims: This study aims to reveal misconceptions about keratoconus, to assess the level of knowledge among Saudi nationals and to compare the level of awareness of keratoconus between affected and unaffected individuals. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted through an online survey on a study population that consisted of Saudi nationals over the age of 18 from November until December 2020 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to assess the level of knowledge of keratoconus among the Saudi population. Results: Three hundred and ten responses were obtained, the age range of the participants was between 18 to 50 years oldof which 182 were females and 128 were males. Thirty percent of participants stated that they had acquired their knowledge of keratoconus from the internet, while 29% stated that they had no knowledge of keratoconus at all. The majority of the sample (38.4%) had a high level of knowledge about keratoconus, 31.3% had a moderate level of knowledge and 30.3% had a low level of knowledge. A significant correlation between the level of knowledge and the diagnosis of keratoconus was found, in which keratoconus patients had a higher level of knowledge (44.2%) (p value < .05). Moreover, males (60.1%) had a higher level of awareness compared to females (23.1%) (p value < .05). Age had no significant effect on the level of knowledge (p value > .05). Conclusion: The level of knowledge about keratoconus among the Saudi population in Riyadh is moderate to high. Keratoconus patients had a higher level of knowledge compared to unaffected participants. We recommend further assessment of the level of knowledge about keratoconus with a larger sample size in different provinces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

scholarly journals Burnout Determinants among Nurses Working in Palliative Care during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3358
Author(s):  
José Vítor Gonçalves ◽  
Luísa Castro ◽  
Guilhermina Rêgo ◽  
Rui Nunes
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
National Network ◽  
Work Related ◽  
High Level

Nurses working in palliative care are at risk of burnout. The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory was used to determine burnout levels of nurses working in the Portuguese national network of palliative care. We evaluated the contribution of personal, work, and COVID-19 variables in three burnout subclasses: personal, work, and patient-related. A cross-sectional, exploratory, and quantitative design was employed and participants were sampled using convenience and snowball technique. An online survey was conducted and 153 nurses participated in our study. Socio-demographic characterization was conducted, levels of burnout and determinants were explored through multiple linear regression models for its three dimensions. High levels of personal, working, and patient burnout were present in 71 (46%), 68 (44%), and 33 nurses (22%), respectively. Most of them agreed that COVID-19 had an impact on their activities. Significant personal and work related burnout factors found were specialization in palliative care, self-perceived health status, unit type, weekly hours of work, and allocation to COVID-19 units. Gender was found to be a significant factor in patient-related burnout. There is a high level of burnout among nurses working in the Portuguese national network of palliative care. Measures for identification and mitigation of burnout are necessary to protect health care professionals.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance in Azuay Province, Ecuador: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey

Vaccines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 678
Author(s):  
Julio Jaramillo-Monge ◽  
Michael Obimpeh ◽  
Bernardo Vega ◽  
David Acurio ◽  
Annelies Boven ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Vaccination Campaign ◽  
Postgraduate Education ◽  
Effective Vaccine ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lower Education Level ◽  
Vaccination Acceptance ◽  
History Of ◽  
High Level

We investigated the COVID-19 vaccination acceptance level in Azuay province, Ecuador through an online survey from 12th to 26th February (before the start of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Ecuador). Overall, 1219 respondents participated in the survey. The mean age was 32 ± 13 years; 693 participants (57%) were female. In total, 1109 (91%) of the participants indicated they were willing to be vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine, if the vaccine is at least 95% effective; 835 (68.5%) if it is 90% effective and 493 (40.5%) if it is 70% effective; 676 (55.5%) participants indicated they feared side effects and 237 (19.4%) thought the vaccine was not effective. Older age, having had a postgraduate education, a history of a negative COVID-19 test, a high level of worry of contracting COVID-19, believing that COVID-19 infection can be prevented with a vaccine and understanding there is currently an effective vaccine against COVID-19 were associated with higher vaccination acceptance. A vaccination education campaign will be needed to increase the knowledge of Ecuadorians about the COVID-19 vaccine and to increase their trust in the vaccine. People with a lower education level and living in rural areas may need to be targeted during such a campaign.

scholarly journals Emotional Bonding and Sexual Activity During COVID-19 Lockdown: A Cross-National Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 263183182110274
Author(s):  
Deblina Roy ◽  
Sujita Kumar Kar ◽  
SM Yasir Arafat ◽  
Pawan Sharma ◽  
Russell Kabir
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Sexual Relationships ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Emotional Bonding ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Study Participants

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown measures have affected the sexuality and emotional bonding among the couple across the world. Objectives: We aimed to assess the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown on the married people’s emotional bonding and sexual relationships in 3 south Asian counties (Bangladesh, India, and Nepal). Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among Bangladesh, India, and Nepal residents from April 3 to April 15, 2020. The survey was designed in English. The participants were selected through convenience sampling technique, the link of the online questionnaire was shared with the participants. Only participants older than 18 years and above, married, and living with their spouses were included in the study. Results: A total number of 120 respondents were included finally for analysis from the participating countries (India, Nepal, and Bangladesh). The mean age of the participants was 35.42 (±5.73) years; the majority were males under the age of 40 years and had completed postgraduation as their qualification. Among the study participants, more than half (53.8%) of the women reported being sexually active during the lockdown, whereas 41% of the men reported being sexually active. Among the sexually active participants, most women (57.7%) reported that they perceived positive emotional bonding with their partners. Nevertheless, there was no significant difference observed when compared with men. There are variations in responses. However, no significant association was identified. Conclusion: There are a few insights from the study, that is, there was no significant difference found in almost 3 countries in emotional intimacy. There had been a trend that there is improved emotional bonding with their partners, although no significant difference was observed.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and behaviours towards vaccination: a survey of university students in Europe

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Callegaro ◽  
L Chinenye Ilogu ◽  
O Lugovska ◽  
S Mazzilli ◽  
A Prugnola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Level ◽  
Coverage Rates ◽  
The University ◽  
Vaccination Knowledge

Abstract Background Immunisation programs are still facing substantial challenges in achieving target coverage rates. This has been attributed to the growing negative individual vaccination attitudes and behaviours. Most of the current studies assessing vaccination knowledge, attitude and beliefs targets adults. However, young people represent future parents and health care professionals. The objective of this study was to investigate vaccination knowledge attitudes and behaviours among university medical and non-medical students in Europe. Methods We performed a cross-sectional online survey between April and July 2018. The study participants were students attending different faculties at the University of Antwerp, Belgium and the University of Pisa, Italy. We described sample characteristics. The effect of risk factors was tested with univariate and multivariate logistic regressions. Results A total of 2079 participants completed the survey including 873 medical students and 1206 from other faculties. The average of vaccination knowledge, attitudes, and confidence was respectively 5.51 (SD: 1.41), 4.66 (SD: 0.14) and 5.28 (SD: 0.57) on the 6-points scale. Our respondents demonstrated a high level of awareness with respect to their vaccination history. In total, 67.7% (n = 1407) reported to have received at least one vaccine in the previous five years; only 6.0% (n = 35) did not receive any vaccine in the previous 10 years. According to logistic regression analysis Italian students had significantly higher knowledge, attitude and confidence scores than Belgium respondents. Students of medicine scored significantly higher compared to non-medical students. Conclusions In order to reduce the gaps in vaccinations knowledge between non-medical and medical students we should plan educational interventions. In this way the number of future sceptical parents could be decreased. Further studies are required to explain the differences between countries. Key messages Young adults are the parents and the health care professionals of the future, for this reason their vaccination knowledge attitudes and behaviours should be carefully monitored. European non-medical students have lower vaccinations knowledge, attitudes and confidence compared with medical student. In order to fill these gaps, we should plan educational interventions.

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