scholarly journals Korelasi Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Kejadian Pneumonia Balita di Dua Puskesmas Kota Jambi

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 272
Author(s):  
Armina Armina ◽  
Arnati Wulansari
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Case Control ◽  
P Value ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Treatment History ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The City

The prevalence of pneumonia in infants in Jambi province has increased the last few years, especially the city of Jambi in 2015 by 44.14%. Pneumonia is also widely recorded in the health center of Jambi. The purpose of this research is to identify factors that correlate with the incidence of infant pneumonia in two centers of Jambi City. The research was conducted at the site of Tahtul Yaman and Kebon Handil Puskesmas working area with the design of case control correlation. Sampling technique with purposive sampling amount of 55 (case) and 55 (control). Test the analysis using Chi Square and logistic regression. The Chi Square test is derived that the exclusive ASI-history factor, ISPA history, Mother's education, treatment history and environment has a significant relationship with the incidence of infant pneumonia (P value < 0.05). The test results of a logistic regression model found that the most correlated factor of Pneumona is the exclusive ASI-history, ISPA history, and treatment history. Researchers expect an effort to raise the awareness of mothers on prevention of infant pneumonia.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN RIWAYAT KEJANG DEMAM DENGAN KEJADIAN EPILEPSI PADA ANAK ≤ 5 TAHUN DI RSUD Dr. H. ABDUL MOELOEK PROVINSI LAMPUNG TAHUN 2018-2019

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 453-458
Author(s):  
Novi Komala Sari ◽  
Nina Herlina ◽  
Aswan Jhonet
Keyword(s):  
Febrile Seizure ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Febrile Seizures ◽  
P Value ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Common Risk Factor ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Know How ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background : Epilepsy is a neurological disorder which often found in the world and has the highest incidence in children. The most common risk factor of epilepsy is febrile seizure. Febrile seizure refer to a seizure following by high-fever (>38°C) that often found in the age between 6 month – 5 years old. Objective : This study aim to acknowledge the relation between the febrile sizure history and the incidence of epilepsy found in the children of ≤ 5 years old in RSUD Dr. H. Abdul Moeloek  Lampung Province 2018-2019. Methods: This study used an analytic research design with cross sectional approach. The population being used are all pediatric patients in the age of ≤ 5 years which diagnosed with epilepsy in RSUD Dr. H. Abdul Moeloek  Lampung Province. Further, the sample being used in this research are 42 people which obtained from total sampling technique. While the statistic test being used is Chi square test. Results :Tthis study is show that 31 children (73.8%) had a febrile seizure history, and 11 children (26.2%) had not a febrile seizure history. Further, this study found that 8 children (19.0%) had a partial awakening epilepsy, and 34 children (81.0%) had a general awakening epilepsy. The result of chi square examination which is (p value 0.032) showed that there is a relation between the febrile seizure history and the incidence of epilepsy found in children at age of ≤ 5 yearch in RSUD Dr. H. Abdul Moeloek Provinsi Lampung in the year of 2018-2019. Conclusion : There is a relation between febrile seizure history and the incidence of epilepsy found in child.Suggestion : It is recommended to be able to pay attention, add insight about febrile seizures and epilepsy, so that mothers don’t panic and know how to overcome them. Keywords : Febrile Seizure, Epilepsy, Child ABSTRAK Latar Belakang : Epilepsi merupakan kelainan neurologis yang sering ditemui di dunia dan insidensinya terbanyak pada masa anak-anak. Faktor risiko epilepsi yang tersering adalah kejang demam. Kejang demam mengacu pada kejang yang berhubungan dengan demam tingkat tinggi (> 38°C) yang sering terjadi pada usia 6 bulan – 5 tahun.Tujuan Penelitian : Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan riwayat kejang demam dengan kejadian epilepsi pada anak ≤ 5 tahun di RSUD Dr. H. Abdul Moeloek Provinsi Lampung 2018-2019. Metode Penelitian : Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi yang digunakan adalah semua pasien anak usia ≤ 5 tahun yang didiagnosis epilepsi di RSUD Dr. H. Abdul Moeloek Provinsi Lampung. Sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 42 orang yang diambil dengan teknik total sampling. Uji statistik yang digunakan adalah uji Chi Square.Hasil Penelitian : Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan sebanyak 31 anak (73.8%) memiliki riwayat kejang demam, serta 11 anak (26.2%) tidak memiliki riwayat kejang demam. Dan didapatkan sebanyak 8 anak (19.0%)  memiliki epilepsi bangkitan parsial, serta 34 anak (81.0%) memiliki epilepsi bangkitan umum. Hasil uji Chi Square yaitu (p value 0.032) terdapat hubungan anatara riwayat kejang demam dengan kejadian epilepsi pada anak ≤ 5 tahun di RSUD Dr. H. Abdul Moeloek Provinsi Lampung Tahun 2018-2019.Kesimpulan : Terdapat hubungan antara riwayat kejang demam dengan kejadian epilepsi pada anak.Saran : Disarankan untuk dapat memperhatikan, menambah  wawasan tentang kejang demam dan epilepsi, sehingga ibu tidak panik dan mengetahui cara penanggulangannya. Kata Kunci : Kejang Demam, Epilepsi, Anak.

scholarly journals Relationship of Parenting with Language Development in Children 1 - 2.5 Years at Puskesmas I Denpasar Selatan

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-51
Author(s):  
Ari Adiputri Ni Wayan
Keyword(s):  
Language Development ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
P Value ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Observation Method ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract: Relationship of Parenting with Language Development in Children 1 - 2.5 Years at Puskesmas I Denpasar Selatan. This study aims to determine the relationship of parenting with language development in children 1-2.5 years. The design of this study is correlation research with the Crossectional approach. This research has been carried out in the South Denpasar Health Center I. The sample size is 40 people, using purposive sampling technique. Data were collected by direct observation method with KPSP monitoring equipment. The data analysis technique used is the Chi-Square test because the data are not normally distributed. Based on the results of this study, it was found that the majority of respondents (55%) had language development that was not appropriate for their age and the majority of respondents (52.5%) were given democratic parenting. Based on the chi square test results obtained p value = 0.005 (p <0.05) which means there is a significant relationship between parenting with language development.

scholarly journals FAKTOR-FAKTOR KESEHATAN KERJA TERHADAP PENINGKATAN PERSONAL HYGIENE PADA PETUGAS PENGANGKUT SAMPAH DI KOTA GORONTALO

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 116
Author(s):  
Hartati Inaku ◽  
Moh Malik A Hanafi
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
P Value ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The City

 The purpose of this study was to determine the Factors Affecting Occupational Health in Improving Personal Hygiene in Garbage Transport Officers in the City of Gorontalo. The research design uses Analytic Survey with Cross Sectional approach. Sampling using Accidental Sampling technique with a sample of 50 respondents. Analysis of the study used a chi square test with a significant α = 0.05, the results obtained p value = 0.001 (<0.05) which means there is an influence of knowledge with occupational health in improving personal hygiene, then the value of p value = 0.416 (<0, 05) which means there is no influence of work period with occupational health in improving personal hygiene and the value of p value = 0,000 (<0.05) which means there is an influence of the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) with occupational health in improving personal hygiene in the garbage transport officer in Gorontalo City.Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui Faktor-faktor yang Mempengaruhi Kesehatan Kerja Dalam Peningkatan Personal Hygiene Pada Petugas Pengangkut Sampah di Wilayah Kota Gorontalo. Desain penelitian menggunakan Survey Analitik dengan pendekatan Cross Sectional. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan tekhnik Accidental Sampling dengan sampel 50 responden. Analisis penelitian menggunakan uji chi square dengan signifikan α = 0,05, hasil didapatkan p value = 0,001 (<0,05) yang berarti terdapat pengaruh pengetahuan dengan kesehatan kerja dalam peningkatan personal hygiene, kemudian didapatkan nilai p value = 0,416 (<0,05) yang berarti tidak terdapat pengaruh masa kerja dengan kesehatan kerja dalam peningkatan personal hygiene dan nilai p value = 0,000 (<0,05) yang berarti terdapat pengaruh pemakaian alat pelindung diri (APD) dengan kesehatan kerja dalam peningkatan personal hygiene pada petugas pengangkut sampah di Kota Gorontalo 

scholarly journals Sosial Ekonomi, Berat Lahir Dan Penyakit Infeksi Dengan Kejadian Stunting Pada Balita di Desa Semanga Kecamatan Sejangkung Kabupaten Sambas

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Rindi Antika ◽  
Indah Budiastutik
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Optimal Growth ◽  
Case Control ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Local Public Health ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Chi Square Test

AbstrakGizi merupakan salah satu penentu kualitas Sumber Daya Manusia (SDM). Makanan yang diberikan sehari-hari harus mengandung semua zat gizi sesuai kebutuhan, sehingga menunjang pertumbuhan yang optimal dan dapat mencegah penyakit defisiensi, mencegah keracunan dan juga mencegah timbulnya penyakit yang dapat mengganggu kelangsungan hidup anak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan sosial ekonomi, berat lahir dan penyakit infeksi dengan kejadian stunting pada balita di Desa Semanga Kecamatan Sejangkung Kabupaten Sambas. Desain studi dalam penelitian ini adalah case control. Uji statistik yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah uji chi square. Sampel adalah jumlah sampel kasus ditambah dengan jumlah sampel kontrol, sehingga penelitian ini memerlukan 82 balita dengan jumlah sampel 41 balita stunting sebagai kasus dan 41 balita tidak stunting sebagai kontrol. Pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan teknik Purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ada hubungan antara pendidikan dengan kejadiaan stunting pada balita di Desa Semanga Kecamatan Sejangkung Kabupaten sambas (p value = 0,010), ada hubungan antara pengetahuan dengan kejadiaan stunting pada balita (p value =0,001), ada hubungan antara pendapatan dengan kejadiaan stunting pada balita (p value = 0,039).Tidak ada hubungan antara berat lahir dengan kejadiaan stunting pada balita (p value = 0,616), ada hubungan antara penyakit infeksi dengan kejadiaan stunting pada balita (p value = 0,021). Diharapkan ibu tetap harus aktif dalam mencari informasi melalui majalah, surat kabar, radio, TV, brosur-brosur, konsultasi dengan petugas kesehatan tentang makanan yang bergizi untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan tentang pentingnya makanan bergizi. Bagi Puskesmas diharapkan lebih mengoptimalkan kegiatan promosi kesehatan terutama tentang pencegahan stunting ke daerah-daerah terpencil yang sulit dijangkau khususnya daerah Desa Semanga kecamatan Sejangkung.Kata Kunci: Sosial Ekonomi, Berat Lahir, Penyakit Infeksi, Stunting AbstractNutrition is one of the determinants of human resources. Daily food intake should contain all the required nutrients  to support an optimal growth. In addition, it  prevents us from  nutritional deficiency, toxicity, and diseases that may interfere the viability of children. This study aimed at figuring out the correlation of socioeconomic, birth weight, infectious diseases, and the incidence of stunting among infants in Desa Semanga kecamatan Sejangkung kabupaten Sambas. A case control design was carried out in this study. The statistic test employed was chi square test. As many as  82 infants were selected as the sample by using purposive sampling technique.. They were divided into two groups; control  (41 infants and case  (41 infants). The study revealed two findings. First, there were correlation of education (p value = 0,010), knowledge (p value 0,039), income (p value = 0,039),infectious diseases (p value=0,021) and stunting in infants. Second, there was no correlation of birth weight  and stunting in infants (p value = 0,616). As a result,  mothers should be active in getting more information about nutritious food through magazine, radio, TV, brochures and health consultation. Besides, local public health centers also require to optimize their health programs, particularly the prevention of stunting to inaccessible remote areas, such as Desa Semanga kecamatan Sejangkung.Key words: Socioeconomic, Birth Weight, Infectious Diseases, Stunting

scholarly journals Analysis on factors affecting nausea and vomiting severity suffered by patients in the early phase of hemodialysis therapy

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 30-34
Author(s):  
Muhammad Rafi Fathurrohman ◽  
Sri Suparti
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Nausea And Vomiting ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Simple Logistic

Nausea and vomiting should be further checked and prevented, because these conditions can be a cause or complication during hemodialysis patients. Electrolyte and water imbalance (dehydration) can be considered as the main complication of nausea and vomiting itself. The aim of this study was to determine the factors that influence the severity of nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing hemodialysis. This type of research is quantitative with analytic descriptive method, with an approach using a retrospective cohort research design. The sampling technique in this study was a total sampling technique with a total sample of 57 patients. The research instrument used questionnaires and observations, data analysis using the Chi Square test and simple logistic regression analysis. The location of the study was the hemodialysis therapy site at the Islamic Hospital in Purwokerto in January-February 2020. The results showed that most of the respondents with the severity of nausea and vomiting, the patient's diet was not balanced (61.4%), the excess fluid had edema (63.2%), the gender was male (59.6%), female (40.4%). %), age 18-65 (57.9%), duration of HD <12 months (64.9%) and 58 respondents> 12 months (35.1). The results of bivariate analysis using logistic regression, obtained p value of the patient's diet 0.009, excess fluid, age and sex 0.001 and the duration of HD 0.003. From this analysis, there are 5 factors that can cause the severity of nausea and vomiting, namely the patient's diet, excess fluidity, gender, age, and duration of HD.

scholarly journals Hubungan Faktor Risiko dengan Kejadian Penyakit Kusta di Kota Kupang Tahun 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-15
Author(s):  
Novita Scolastica Amsikan ◽  
Yuliana Radja Riwu ◽  
Deviarbi Sakke Tira
Keyword(s):  
Peripheral Nerves ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Mycobacterium Leprae ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Health Institutions

Leprosy is a disease caused by The mycobacterium leprae which has a 2-5 year incubation period that attack The skin, peripheral nerves, upper respirator mucosa and eyes. The number of leprosy cases in Kupang experienced fluctuatuions where Three were 63 cases in 2013, 61 cases in 2014, 74 cases in 2015 and 66 cases in 2016. The purpose of this Study has to analyze the riskf ractors associated with the incidence of leprosy in Kupang in 2018. The type of research used was an analytical survei using the Case Control desing. The Population in this Study were 66 people, with a Case sampel of 23 people and a Control sampel of 46 people, a total sampel of 69 people. The sampling technique used was simpel random sampling. The statistical test used was the Chi Square Test. The Results of the analysis showed that room temperatur factors had a significal relationship with the incidence leprosy with a P value of 0.002 (P<0,05) while knowledge, personal hygiene, length of contact, humidity, occupancy density did not have signifikan relationship with the incidence of leprosy. Suggestions for health institutions is that the should provide more comprehensive and sustainable education to the community in order to increase the knowledge about leprosy and the community should participate in conseling about leprosy and be able to participate in the prevention of leprosy.

Analisis Faktor Ibu yang Pernah Bersalin Nomal Mengalami Risiko Bedah CCaesarea

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Siti maisyaroh Fitri Siregar
Keyword(s):  
Case Control Study ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
History Of ◽  
Dominant Influence ◽  
Control Study

ABSTRACT               The objective of the research was to analyze the risk factors of  women with the history of normal childbirth had delivery by section caesarea.             The research used observational analytic method with case-control study design. The samples consisted of 42 cases and 42 controls, taken by using consecutive sampling technique. Dependent variable was childbirth with CS and independent variables were parity, accompanied illness, and reference. The gathered data were analyzed by using univatriate analysis, bivariate analysis with chi square test, and multivatriate analysis at α = 0.05.             The result of the research from multivariate analysis showed that the variables which had significant influence on childbirth with SC were parity (p = 0.006; OR = 5.801 95% CI = 1.642-19.110),accompanied illness (p = 0.03; OR = 6.382 95% CI = 1.198-33.992), and reference (p = 0.003; OR = 6.350 95% CI = 1.874-21.522). The variable which had the most dominant influence childbirth with CS was accompanied illness. p-value = 97% which indicated that childbirth women with the parity > 2 had accompanied illness and the reference to the hospital had the possibility to give birth with CS of 97%.             It is recommended to do family planning programme, and prevent the illness during pregnant, apply ANC according to the standard, and make sure that the childbirth is safe from Period I to Period III.   Keywords: Risk Factor, Caesarea, Case-Control

scholarly journals Faktor Lingkungan dan Perilaku Masyarakat yang Berhubungan dengan Kejadian Filariasis di Kecamatan Muara Pawan Kabupaten Ketapang Provinsi Kalimantan Barat

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Wary Purnama
Keyword(s):  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
P Value ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Potential Vector ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Mansonia Uniformis ◽  
Control Study

Judul : Faktor Lingkungan dan Perilaku Yang Berhubungan Dengan Kejadian Filariasis di Kecamatan Muara Pawan Kabupaten Ketapang, Kalimantan BaratLatar belakang: Tahun 2015, terdapat 79 kasus filariais di Kecamatan Muara Pawan Kabupaten Ketapang dengan micrifilaria rate sebesar 2,5%. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara faktor lingkungan dan perilaku dengan kejadian filariasis, serta mengidentifikasi spesies nnyamuk yang diduga sebagai vektor filariasis.Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian observasional dengan rancangan case control. Subyek penelitian terdiri dari 32 kasus dan 32 kontrol. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara dan observasi. Analisis data menggunakan uji Chi-square dengan taraf signifikasi 0,05.Hasil: Dari 419 nyamuk yang ditangkap. Tidak ditemukan adanya larva cacing dalam tubuh nyamuk. Hasil identifikasi nyamuk menemukan 6 spesies yaitu Anopheles letifer, Mansonia uniformis, Culex tritaeniorhyncus, Culex vishnui, Culex cressipes, and Mansonia annulifera. Analisis statistik menunjukkan bahwa keberadaan breeding places, resting places, pengetahuan, dan kebiasaan keluar pada malam hari merupakan faktor risiko kejadian filariasis di Kecamatan Muara Pawan Kalimantan Barat.Simpulan: Faktor lingkungan dan perilaku masyarakat merupakan faktor risiko kejadian filariasis di Kecamatan Muara Pawan Kabupaten Ketapang. ABSTRACTTitle: Enviromental and Community Behaviour Factors Associated with the incidence of Lymphatic Filariasis in Muara Pawan Distrct of Ketapang Regency, West KalimantanBackground: In the year of 2015, there were 79 cases of filariasis in Ketapang Regency and in Muara Pawan District, in particular, from 32 cases who contracted microfilariae resulted in Mf rate = 2,5% while for prevalence rate (PR) = 2,18. The objectives of this research were to analyze correlation between evironmental and community behavioral factors associated with cases of filariasis as well as to identify the mosquitos which are being the potential vector of filariasis.  Methode: The research was an observational one with a case-control study. The cases and the control of this research were both using 32 respondents. The data were collcted by doing observation and interviews. The collected data were than analyzed using chi-square test. Results: From the surgery of 419 mosquitos, it was revealed that the mosquitoes contained zero filarial larvae, while for the species identification, there were six species of mosquitoes indentified, i.e Anopheles letifer, Mansonia uniformis, Culex tritaeniorhyncus, Culex vishnui, Culex cressipes, and Mansonia annulifera. The resulth of statistical analysis revealed that there were 4 variables associated with the cases of filariasis in Muara Pawan Distict of Ketapang Regency, ie. breeding places (p-value = 0,047), resting places (p-value = 0,007), knowledge (p-value = 0,045), and habit of going out at night (p-value = 0,043)Conclusion: It is concluded that there is a correlation between 4 mentioned variables with the cases of filariasis in Muara Pawan Dictrict of Ketapang Regency.

scholarly journals Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi ibu dalam memberikan imunisasi rutin lengkap di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Inuman

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-46
Author(s):  
Rendi Randika ◽  
Suci Amin ◽  
Optimis Sriwati
Keyword(s):  
Health Center ◽  
Community Health Center ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
P Value ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Service Center ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Area ◽  
Chi Square Test

Infant and toddler mortality rates due to diseases that can be prevented by immunization still show quite high rates. Basic immunization serves to protect and reduce the risk of morbidity and mortality from diseases that can be prevented by immunization. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence mothers in providing routine routine immunizations in the work area of Inuman Health Center. This type of research is observational analytic with the "cross sectional" approach. The population in this study is mothers who have under two years (under two years) with a sample of 176 people with a sampling technique is purposive sampling. Data were analyzed by Univariate and Bivariate with Chi Square Test. Statistical test results found that there is a significant relationship between knowledge factors (p value: 0,000 α 0.05), education (p value: 0.018 α 0.05), employment (p value: 0,000 α 0.05), attitude (p value: 0,000 α 0.05), income (p value: 0,000 α 0.05), family support (p value: 0,000 α 0.05) and affordability to the posyandu service center (p value: 0,000 α 0.05) towards the provision of complete routine immunizations in the Inuman Community Health Center Work Area. It is recommended that the results of this study be considered by Inuman Health Center to conduct health promotion in the form of education about the importance of immunization for mothers who have babies and their families

scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge related to COVID-19 among professionals and students: A cross-sectional study from Punjab, Pakistan

10.37018/2478 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-8
Author(s):  
Ali Hashim Zubair ◽  
Abubakar Shah ◽  
Muhammad Junaid Tahir ◽  
Muna Malik ◽  
Muhammad Irfan Malik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Medical Undergraduate ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: COVID-19 outbreak posed a serious threat to public health and greatly impacted the life of professionals and students. Hence, this study aimed to evaluate the knowledge related to COVID-19 during a lockdown in Punjab, Pakistan. Subjects and methods: This cross-sectional online study recruited 833 participants (males=417, females=416) from major cities (Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, and Sialkot) in Punjab, Pakistan, during the months of March and April 2020.  A pre-designed questionnaire was shared, among professionals (including pharmacists, paramedical staff, lawyers, businessmen, teachers) and students (including medical undergraduate and postgraduate students, and non-medical students), containing 12 questions regarding their knowledge of COVID-19. Data were collected using convenient sampling technique. Chi-square test and logistic regression model were applied for analysis using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software. Results: The mean age of the participants was 23 years ranged from 15-68 years. Of the 833 participants, 365 (43.8%) were well aware, 405 (48.6%) were aware and only 63 (7.6%) were not aware of COVID-19. Most of the participants (69.4%) did not know about coronaviruses (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Middle East respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus) before this pandemic. Using logistic regression analysis, age above 24 years, being a student (vs. being a professional) and a prior knowledge about coronavirus resulted in having higher odds of knowledge about COVID-19 with a significant p-value (<0.05). Conclusion: This study identifies that the majority of the participants had necessary knowledge about transmission, preventive measures and basic hygiene about COVID-19. However, there is a need to improve knowledge among the younger population and professionals.

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