scholarly journals Relationship between Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of BPBD Officers with Optimization of Flood Disaster Management in Makassar City

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 861-871
Author(s):  
Femi Marsya Andris ◽  
Cahyono Kaelan ◽  
Armyn Nurdin
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Emergency Response ◽  
Flood Disaster ◽  
P Value ◽  
Office Staff ◽  
Good Practices ◽  
Management Agency ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Survey Research Methods ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

The research was conducted at the Regional Disaster Management Agency in Makassar City. This type of research is quantitative with analytical survey research methods. The population in this study were all officers of the Regional Disaster Management Agency. The sample of this research is the officers of the Regional Disaster Management Agency in Makassar City, as many as 40 people consisting of 30 office staff and 10 field officers. The results of the research by office staff and field officers showed that knowledge (p value 0.032 <α 0.05), attitude (p value 0.036 <α 0.05), and practice (p value 0.013 <α 0.05). This means that there is a significant relationship between the knowledge, attitudes and practices of Regional Disaster Management Agency officials on optimizing flood disaster management in Makassar City. Knowledge, attitudes and good practices can make all Regional Disaster Management Agency officers more optimal in emergency response to floods

scholarly journals Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices towards Nutrition amongst Adolescents in Karachi

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Target Population ◽  
P Value ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Meal Plan ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background: The association between health and nutrition are eminent. Quality nutrition is acknowledged as one of the most important determinants of optimal development, good health, and wellbeing. Therefore, the study aimed to determine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices amongst adolescents regarding nutrition. Methods: It was a cross-sectional study conducted between 2016 to 2017 in Karachi. The sample size was 384; the purposive sampling technique was applied with a target population of adolescents between 14 and 19 years of age. Informed consent was taken before the questionnaire submission. Data were collected via self-administered questionnaires from students of various schools in Karachi. The Chi square test was applied for associations and a p-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The mean age of 394 adolescents was (mean±SD) 17.08 ± 1.63 years and found female predominance 282(71.6%). The average weight of the participants was 58.60 ± 18.58. Protein 305(77.4%) was the most widely consumed food. Breakfast was seen as the most important meal of the day among 213(54.1%) all participants. There was a significant association between healthy dietary habits and the frequency of exercise per week (p-value=0.001). Only 57(14.5%) followed a specific meal plan and the mostly 151(38.3%) not following a meal plan was due to lack of time. Conclusion: Most of the adolescents 87(22.2%) understand the importance of various food nutrients. However, appropriate nutritional practices were not found in the majority of the adolescents, possibly due to the lack of time and sedentary lifestyle.

scholarly journals PENANGGULANGAN BENCANA BANJIR DI SUNGAI BATANG MERAO PADA BADAN PENANGGULANGAN BENCANA DAERAH KOTA SUNGAI PENUH

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-51
Author(s):  
NANIK MANDASARI, S.IP., M.Si
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
River Flow ◽  
Drainage System ◽  
Flood Disaster ◽  
Water Levels ◽  
Flood Mitigation ◽  
Water Flooding ◽  
Soil Infiltration ◽  
Management Agency ◽  
Relationship Of

Analysis of Flood Disaster Management in Batang Merao River at Sungai Penuh Regional Disaster Management Agency. Flooding is an event where land which is usually dry (not swampy areas) becomes inundated by water, this is caused by high rainfall and topographic conditions in the form of lowlands to sunken areas. In addition, the occurrence of flooding can also be caused by runoff which overflows and its volume exceeds the drainage capacity of the drainage system or river flow system. The occurrence of flood disasters is also caused by the low ability of soil infiltration, so that the soil is no longer able to absorb water. Flooding can occur due to rising water levels due to rainfall above normal, changes in temperature, embankments / dams that break, fast melting snow, obstructed water flow in other places. The purpose of this research is to find out how the Flood Disaster Management in Batang Merao River in Sungai Penuh City Regional Disaster Management Agency. This study uses a qualitative approach that examines an object of research by studying in its entirety and in depth rather than looking at the relationship of two or more variables, where the results of the study will be processed based on the interpretive researcher and described in a descriptive form. Data obtained through field interviews with 7 informants namely 1 key informant and 6 ordinary informants. Flood mitigation consists of prevention and mitigation, preparedness, emergency response and rehabilitation and reconstruction. Based on the existing work program, all activities have been carried out by the Sungai Penuh City Regional Disaster Management Agency in flood mitigation in Sungai Merao River Sungai Penuh which is guided by Law Number 24 Year 2007.

scholarly journals Family Planning Methods Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Kordofan University Students, Sudan, (Jun 2017 to Jan 2018).

2021 ◽  
pp. 31-39
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
P Value ◽  
Correlation Relationship ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Family Planning Methods

Family planning is the ability of couples and individuals to plan the number and spacing of their children, [1]. Many young people need contraceptives to delay pregnancy. Ideally, young women and men should wait until at least 18 years or have finished studies and are ready before having children, [2]. An institution-based cross-sectional descriptive study was done to an assessment of family planning methods knowledge, attitudes, and practices among Kordofan University students, Sudan, (Jun 2017 to Jan 2018). A simple random sampling (SRS) technique was implemented. This is the most basic scheme of random sampling and the sample size taken was (376). Data were collected using structured questionnaires. Data were entered and analyzed using the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version (26.0) and Microsoft Excel software. The findings showed that nearly all (95%) undergraduate students had heard about family planning. nearly all (97.1%) of undergraduate students have a misconception about contraceptives, of them (58%) female and (39.1%) males; (X2= 7.274, p-value = 0.007). Only (8.5%) of students had sexual intercourse before marriage, (62.5%) of students who had a history of sexual intercourse used contraceptives. There was a significant correlation relationship between undergraduates’ practices and gender; (P-value = 0.000). There was a significant correlation relationship between undergraduates’ knowledge of family planning methods and gender. (X2= 12.846, P-value = 0.000). This study recommended that encouraging the students to the uptake of FBMs services through educational programs should be done among students.

scholarly journals Study protocol for a nationwide Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) survey on diabetes in Singapore’s general population

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. e037125
Author(s):  
PV AshaRani ◽  
Edimansyah Abdin ◽  
Roystonn Kumarasan ◽  
Fiona Devi Siva Kumar ◽  
Saleha Shafie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Study Protocol ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Research Review ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

IntroductionThis study aims to establish the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) of the general population (people with and without diabetes) towards diabetes. The study will examine (a) recognition and understanding of causes, prevention and treatment strategies of diabetes; (b) identify the knowledge gaps and behavioural patterns that may hamper diabetes prevention and control; (c) stigma towards and stigma perceived by people with diabetes and (d) awareness of anti-diabetes campaigns.Methods and analysisThe study is a nationwide, cross-sectional study of Singapore’s general population aged 18 years and above (n=3000), comprising Chinese, Malay, Indian and other ethnic groups, who can understand English, Chinese, Malay or Tamil language. The sample was derived using a disproportionate stratified sampling using age and ethnicity. The proportion of respondents in each ethnic group (Chinese, Malay and Indian) was set to approximately 30%, while the proportion of respondents in each age group was set around 20% in order to ensure a sufficient sample size. The respondents will be administered questionnaires on diabetes KAP, stigma towards diabetes, lifestyle, diet and awareness of local anti-diabetes campaigns. The analysis will include descriptive statistics and multiple logistic and linear regression analyses to determine the socio-demographic correlates of correct recognition of diabetes, help-seeking preferences, as well as overall knowledge and attitudes among those with and without diabetes. We will consider a p value ≤0.05 as significant.Ethics and disseminationThis study protocol has been reviewed by the Institutional Research Review Committee and the National Healthcare Group Domain Specific Review Board (NHG DSRB Ref 2018/00430). The results of the study will be shared with policymakers and other stakeholders. There will be a local mass media briefing to disseminate the findings online, in print and on television and radio. The results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented in scientific meetings.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Dental Patients Toward Cross-Infection and Economic Implications in View of Covid-19: An Online Survey

2020 ◽  
pp. 232020682097225
Author(s):  
Rhythm Bains ◽  
Aseem P. Tikku ◽  
Vivek Kumar Bains ◽  
Promila Verma
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Infection ◽  
P Value ◽  
Economic Implications ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Dental Clinics ◽  
High Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Aim: To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices of the patients regarding cross-infection in dental clinics in view of COVID-19, and its economic implications. Materials and Methods: The present study is a cross-sectional online survey done using Google Forms tool which was shared amongst 501 participants via e-mail and various social media platforms. It consisted of 42 structured questions regarding sociodemographics (seven questions), knowledge of COVID-19 (seven questions), practices regarding COVID-19 preventive methods (five questions), knowledge regarding cross-infection in dental clinics (nine questions), attitudes toward infection in dental clinics, and increased cost of treatment due to added disinfection protocols (14 questions). All the associations were tested using the chi-square test and with the P-value set at <.05. The significance level was taken as α = 0.05; therefore, a difference or association with P-value <.05 was considered statistically significant. The linear regression model was used to relate demographics with the knowledge attitude practices items, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used to evaluate the correlation between knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Results: A total of 478 responses were assessed. 92.2% of the respondents had high knowledge regarding COVID-19, and only 48.1% had a high knowledge score regarding infection control in dental clinics. The respondents exhibited high scores for practice related to COVID-19 (83.9%) and attitude toward infection control in dental clinics (91.9%). Using the Pearson’s correlation coefficient, knowledge attitude practices variables showed a significant correlation amongst each other ( P < .001). Only 60% responded that extra infection control protocols will increase the treatment charges, and approximately 30% responded that they will not pay or were not sure of paying the extra charges. The proportion of respondents who were agreeing about paying the increase cost were independent of age ( P = .226), gender ( P = .328), education ( P = .085), and profession ( P = .121). Conclusion: A significant percentage of patients today have a lot of knowledge of COVID-19. Also, they have higher expectations than before from their dental health care providers regarding infection control.

scholarly journals Investigating knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to COVID-19 outbreak among Bangladeshi young adults: A web-based cross-sectional analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajon Banik ◽  
Mahmudur Rahman ◽  
Tajuddin Sikder ◽  
Quazi Maksudur Rahman ◽  
Mamun Ur Rashid Pranta
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Good Practices ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Aim: This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) towards COVID-19 among young adults in Bangladesh. Subject and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from 5th May to 25th May 2020. Young adults aged between 18-35 years were approached via social media to complete an online questionnaire consisted of socio-demographic characteristics and KAP towards COVID-19. Descriptive statistics, t-tests, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and multiple logistic regressions were conducted. Results: Of the 707 survey participants, the majority were male (57.1%), with a mean age of 25.03 (SD: 4.26) years, 60.3% were students, 57% had a bachelor's degree, and 64.4% urban residents. Participants gather information on COVID-19 mostly through Social media (70.4%). Overall, 61.2% had adequate knowledge with 78.9% having a positive attitude towards COVID-19 and only 51.6% had good practices. Most (86.8%) of the participants were confident that COVID-19 will be successfully controlled and Bangladesh was handling the COVID-19 health crisis well (84.20%). Only 75.2% of participants always washed hands with soap or hand-sanitizer and 70.6% wore a mask when going outside the home in recent days. Factors associated with adequate knowledge were being female, having a master's degree and above, and living in an urban area (𝑝 < 0.05). Participants having adequate knowledge of COVID-19 had higher likelihood of positive attitudes (OR: 6.41, 95% CI = 2.34-25.56, 𝑝 = 0.000) and good practices (OR: 8.93, 95% CI = 3.92-38.42, 𝑝 = 0.000). Conclusion: Introducing effective COVID-19 Health campaigns incorporating factors to influence KAP is urgently needed.

scholarly journals Penanggulangan Krisis Kesehatan di Indonesia Tahun 2016

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 147-156
Author(s):  
Masdalina Pane ◽  
Ina Agustina Isturini ◽  
Mugi Wahidin
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Natural Disaster ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Emergency Response ◽  
Ministry Of Health ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Management Agency ◽  
The Impact

AbstractHealth crisis is an event/series of events that threaten the health of individuals or communities caused by disasters and / or potentially disasters. Researchs on health crisis as scientific source in disaster policy making in Indonesia is still very limited. The description of health crises events of including victims, displacement and damage to health facilities and support for health crisis response in the form of emergency response along with the initial recovery by the Ministry of Health in 2016 were the aims of this study. This study is a qualitative study, using literature review method, reference / electronic information tracking such as through Health Crisis Management Information System, National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) website, Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), Social Service, Regional Government Police and other related agencies. Secondary data from related units/agencies and the main Ministry of Health units are obtained through focus group discussions (FGDs). The frequency of health crisis events due to the disaster in 2016 was 661 incidents dominated by natural disasters as many as 400 events (60%), while the frequency of non-natural disasters was 237 events (36%) and social disasters 24 events (4%). Most of the health crisis incidents due to the 2016 disaster (97%) were the remaining hydrometeorological disasters, 3% of the most non-natural disasters were outbreaks of food poisoning, transportation accidents, fire, technology failure, industrial accidents and outbreaks of disease. The ratio of refugees due to natural disaster is 693 per event, while social disasters are 225 per incident The ratio of deaths from non-natural disasters is 1.5 times higher than natural disaster. Poisoning has the highest victim ratio of 20 per incident of poisoning. Health facility damage caused by disaster 174 units. The greatest health impacts arising from the health crisis in 2016 was. dominated by natural disasters in the forms of floods, landslides and earthquake disasters. Effective emergency response efforts must involve as many sub-clusters as possible that have special expertise to overcome the impact on disasters.  AbstrakKrisis kesehatan merupakan peristiwa/rangkaian peristiwa yang mengancam kesehatan individu atau masyarakat yang disebabkan oleh bencana dan/atau berpotensi bencana. Penelitian tentang krisis kesehatan sebagai sumber ilmiah dalam pengambilan kebijakan kebencanaan di Indonesia masih sangat terbatas. Deskripsi kejadian krisis kesehatan meliputi korban, pengungsian dan kerusakan fasilitas kesehatan serta penanggulangan krisis kesehatan dalam bentuk tanggap darurat beserta pemulihan awal yang dilakukan Kementerian Kesehatan pada tahun 2016 menjadi tujuan dari kajian ini. Kajian ini merupakan kajian kualitatif, menggunakan metode literature review, penelusuran referensi/informasi elektronik seperti melalui Sistem Informasi Penanggulangan Krisis Kesehatan, website Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana (BNPB), Badan Penanggungalan Bencana Daerah (BPBD), Dinas Sosial, Kepolisian Pemerintah Daerah dan instansi terkait lainnya. Data primer dari unit/instansi terkait dan unit utama kementerian kesehatan didapatkan melalui focus group discussion (FGD). Frekuensi kejadian krisis kesehatan akibat bencana pada tahun 2016 sejumlah 661 kejadian, juga didominasi oleh bencana alam sebanyak 400 kejadian (60%), sementara frekuensi bencana non alam 237 kejadian (36%) dan bencana sosial 24 kejadian (4%). Sebagian besar kejadian krisis kesehatan akibat bencana tahun 2016 (97%) merupakan kejadian bencana hidrometeorologi sisanya 3% bencana non alam terbanyak adalah KLB Keracunan makanan, kecelakaan transportasi, kebakaran, gagal teknologi, kecelakaan industri dan KLB Penyakit. Rasio pengungsi akibat bencana alam sebesar 693 per kejadian, sedangkan bencana sosial 225 per kejadian. Rasio kematian akibat bencana non alam 1.5 kali lebih tinggi daripada bencana alam. Keracunan mempunya rasio korban tertinggi sebesar 20 per kejadian keracunan. Kerusakan fasilitas kesehatan akibat bencana 174 unit. Dampak kesehatan terbesar yang timbul akibat kejadian krisis kesehatan di tahun 2016, didominasi oleh bencana alam berupa bencana banjir, banjir bandang dan tanah longsor serta bencana gempa bumi.

scholarly journals Efektivitas Koordinasi antar Stakeholders Penanggulangan Bencana oleh Badan Penanggulangan Bencana Daerah (BPBD) Kota Padang

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Nesy Yulia Murni ◽  
Zikri Alhadi
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Emergency Response ◽  
Social Service ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Red Cross ◽  
Disaster Victims ◽  
Management Agency ◽  
Rapid Reaction ◽  
The City

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the performance of the Padang Disaster Management Agency in coordinating among stakeholders in disaster management in the city of Padang. The research method used in this study is qualitative research. Data collection techniques in this study were conducted by interview and documentation study. The research was conducted at the Padang Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) office, Padang Social Service office, Padang Search and Relief Agency office, and Padang Red Cross (PMI) Headquarters. The technique of selecting informants that the researchers used was purposive sampling. The results of the study showed that the function of coordination carried out by the BPBD of Padang City could be said to be effective. This is because all stakeholders are involved in handling disasters, especially during emergency response. Among the forms of coordination is the involvement of the Rapid Reaction Team (TRC) which plays a role in identifying disaster status so that handling can be quickly carried out. Furthermore BPBD along with relevant stakeholders also coordinated to carry out joint handling in providing assistance to disaster victims.

scholarly journals Upaya Badan Penanggulangan Bencana Daerah (BPBD) dalam penanggulangan bencana banjir

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-94
Author(s):  
Ahmad Udori ◽  
Miranti Miranti
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Flood Disaster ◽  
Management Agency ◽  
Know How ◽  
The People ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Village

From the results of the author's research entitled Performance of the Regional Disaster Management Agency in Flood Disaster Management in Tebo Regency (Case Study of BPBD in Tebo Regency) as follows: Government Efforts of the Regional Disaster Management Agency in tackling Floods. Socialization Preparing for flooding This socialization was carried out for the people of the Tebo Regency Government to better know how to deal with flooding in the village. So that when the flood disaster comes the people are not surprised. Post Flood Action One of the impacts of the disaster on the declining quality of life of the population can be seen from various public health problems that occur. Disasters that are followed by displacement have the potential to cause health problems that are actually preceded by problems in other fields/sectors. Constraints faced by the government of the Tebo Regency Government in overcoming the flood disaster in Tebo Regency. Lack of funds. Funds are used in socialization activities carried out by the Government of Tebo Regency, especially BPBD KAbebo District. Because in this socialization activity requires presenters and consumption for guests and the community. But the Tebo Regency Government lacked funds in this matter. Lack of community awareness. The lack of awareness here means that in the socialization activities carried out by the Tebo Regency Government, not many people attend. Though in this socialization do is for their own interests. Not many people realize that this is important.AbstrakArtikel ini bertujuan untuk melihat upaya yang dilakukan oleh stakeholder tertentu dalam menangani bencana banjir. Banjir adalah ancaman musiman yang terjadi apabila meluapnya tubuh air dari saluran yang ada dan menggenangi wilayah sekitarnya. Banjir merupakan ancaman alam yang paling sering terjadi dan banyak merugikan. Sungai-sungai di Indonesia 30 tahun terakhir ini mengalami peningkatan termasuk di daerah Kabupaten Tebo. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Lokasi penelitian ini dilakukan di Instansi Badan Penanggulangan Bencana Daerah Kabupaten Tebo. Sosialisasi Pesiapan menghadapi banjir Sosialisasi ini dilakukan untuk masyarakat Pemerintah Kabupaten Tebo supaya lebih tahu bagaimana persiapan mengahadapi banjir di kelurahan tesebut. Supaya disaat bencana banjir datang masyarakat tidak terkejut. Tindakan Pasca Banjir Salah satu dampak bencana terhadap menurunnya kualitas hidup penduduk dapat dilihat dari berbagai permasalahan kesehatan masyarakat yang terjadi. Kendala  yang di hadapi pemerintah Pemerintah Kabupaten Tebo dalam menanggulangi Bencna banjir di Kabupaten Tebo. Kekurangan Dana. Dana digunakan dalam kegiatan sosialisasi yang dilakukan oleh Pemerintah Kabupaten Tebo Khususnya BPBD Kabupaten Tebo. Karena dalam kegiatan sosialisasi ini membutuhkan pemateri dan konsumsi untuk tamu dan masyarakat. Namun pihak Pemerintah Kabupaten Tebo kekurangan dana dalam hal ini. Kurang kesadaran Masyrakat. Kurangnya kesadaran disini maksudnya adalah dalam kegiatan sosialisasi yang dilakukan Pihak Pemerintah Kabupaten Tebo masyarakat tidak banyak yang menghadiri.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practices of the Chinese public with respect to coronavirus disease (COVID-19): An online cross-sectional survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huiming Gao ◽  
Rujun Hu ◽  
Ling Yin ◽  
Xiaoli Yuan ◽  
Hao Tang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Marital Status ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Place Of Residence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Good Practices ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Chinese Public

Abstract Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has become a pandemic. The knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of the public play a major role in the prevention and control of infectious diseases. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the KAP of the Chinese public and to assess potential influencing factors related to practices.Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted in China in February 2020 via a self-designed questionnaire comprising 33 questions assessing KAP.Results: For the 2,136 respondents from 30 provinces or municipalities in China, the accurate response rate for the knowledge section ranged from 72.7% to 99.5%, and the average was 91.2%. Regarding attitude section, the percentage of positive attitudes (“strongly agree” and “agree”) ranged from 94.7% to 99.7%, and the average value was 98.0%. The good practices (“always” and “often”) results ranged from 76.1% to 99.5%, and the average value was 96.8%. The independent samples t-test revealed that gender and ethnic differences had no effect on knowledge, attitude or behaviour (P>0.05). However, knowledge was associated with age (t=4.842, p<0.001), marital status (t=-5.323, p<0.001), education level (t=8.441, p<0.001), occupation (t=-10.858, p<0.001), and place of residence (t=7.929, p<0.001). Similarly, attitude was associated with marital status (t=-2.383, p=0.017), education level (t=2.106, p=0.035), occupation (t=-4.834, p<0.001), and place of residence (t=4.242, p<0.001). The multiple linear regression analysis results showed that the factors influencing practices were knowledge (t=-3.281, p=0.001), attitude (t=18.756, p<0.001), occupation (t=-3.860, p<0.001), education level (t=3.136, p=0.002), and place of residence (t=3.257, p=0.001).Conclusions: The Chinese public exhibited a good level of knowledge of COVID-19, a positive attitude, and high adherence to good practices. COVID-19-related knowledge, attitudes and practices were affected by age, marital status, education level, occupation, and place of residence to varying degrees. In addition, practices were affected by knowledge and attitudes towards COVID-19.

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