Evaluation of the Knowledge of Saudi Women in Childbearing Period towards Toxoplasmosis Induced Teratogenicity – Evidence from A Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Toxoplasmosis is an environmental teratogen that may disrupt fetal development if transferred to the mother during pregnancy, resulting in maldevelopment and newborn mortality. Objective: To assess knowledge of Saudi women in their childbearing period as regards risk factors of Toxoplasmosis infestation, testing, awareness of disease manifestation and prevention. Methods: Anonymous online survey was used to examine the knowledge of Saudi women in their childbearing period about Toxoplasmosis induced teratogenicity. The non-probability sampling yields a calculated size of 600 women. The cross-sectional design of the research required categorizing the questions into two significant portions, one for sociodemographic data and the other for assessing Toxoplasmosis awareness. First, a descriptive statistic summarized the demographic characteristics. In categorical data, chi-square tests were employed to compare groups. Results: A total of 613 women in their childbearing years completed the questionnaire. Most respondents interviewed were 36-40 (46.7%), and Para 1-5 (80%), and 86% were graduates. In addition, 42.2 % had the basic knowledge of Toxoplasmosis, 25.3 % were aware of the manifestations of the disease, and 76.3% correctly identified premature labor or miscarriage as sequelae of the infection. Aside from the frequency of abnormalities and parities and knowledge of toxoplasmosis, no other demographics in our research sample showed a significant association. Conclusion: The basic knowledge of Toxoplasmosis among Saudi women of childbearing age is unsatisfactory (42.6 %). Age, family income, educational level and the number of abortions were significantly associated with knowledge of Toxoplasmosis among Saudi women in their childbearing age.

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Attitude towards online classes among school and college going students during lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20212600 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (7) ◽

pp. 3446

Author(s):

Saurav Kumar ◽

Shiv Prakash ◽

Mona Srivastava

Keyword(s):

Family Income ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Categorical Variables ◽

Online Classes ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Academic Level ◽

College Going ◽

Significant Difference

Background: The aim of the study was to assess the attitude of the school and college-going students towards online classes. Methods: An online cross-sectional study was conducted on 228 school and college-going students fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria selected through purposive sampling methods. A semi-structured online questionnaire consisting of a socio-demographic questionnaire and Attitude towards online classes (ATOC) questionnaire was prepared by the researcher using Google form. The link of the questionnaire was sent to all the selected respondents through WhatsApp messages and emails. The data was analyzed using the IBM SPSS version 20 software. The reliability of the attitude questionnaire was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha test. The association between categorical variables was assessed using Chi-square tests. The comparison between variables was assessed using the students independent t-test.Results: More than half of the respondents (51.32%) were found with a positive attitude towards online classes. There was a significant association found between attitude towards online classes and socio-demographic variables such as age (p<0.05), academic level (p<0.05), and family income (p<0.01). The respondents who attended online classes (p<0.05), have technical knowledge (p<0.01), and got supported by their parents in the study (p<0.05) were found significantly high positive attitudes towards online classes. There was a significant difference found in the attitude of the respondents who faced psychological disturbances such as a decline in attention-concentration (p<0.05), irritation-anger (p<0.01), and tension (p<0.05) due to online classes.Conclusions: Although, online classes are more beneficial for the students and teachers in their academic activities during the lockdown period due to the COVID-19 pandemic but it can’t take place of traditional face-to-face classes.

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Hubungan Pengetahuan Ibu tentang Gizi dan Asupan Makan Balita dengan Status Gizi Balita (BB/U) Usia 12-24 Bulan

Amerta Nutrition ◽

10.20473/amnt.v1i4.7136 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (4) ◽

pp. 369

Author(s):

Nindyna Puspasari ◽

Merryana Andriani

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Family Income ◽

Child Growth ◽

Nutritional Knowledge ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Nutrition Intake ◽

Employment Education ◽

Cross Sectional Design

Background: Toddler is an important period in child growth that will determine the future development. The accuracy of toddler feeding is affected by mother’s knowledge of nutrition, considering mother as the main food provider for family. Besides, nutrition intake of toddler could also affected nutritional status. Objectives: This study aimed to determine associated of mother’s nutrition knowledge and toddler’s nutrition intake with toddler’s nutritional status (WAZ) at the age 12-24 months. Methods: This study was an observational analytic research with cross-sectional design in Tambak Wedi Village, Kenjeran Sub District, Surabaya done in July 2017. The sample was 47 toddlers at the age of 12-24 months. The independent variables were mother’s characteristic (age, employment, education, family income), mother’s nutritional knowledge, and toddler’s nutrition intake (calories, carbohydrate, protein and fat). The dependent variable was toddler’s nutritional status. The data collected by interview used questionnaire such as 2x24 hours food recall for toddler’s intake nutrition, and weight measurement. Results: The result showed that most of respondents have good knowledge with normal nutritional status (81.8%) and respondents have less knowledge with unnormal nutritional status (92.9%). The result of chi square test showed that there was a relation between mother’s knowledge (p = 0.000), toddler’s calori (p = 0.008), carbohydrate (p = 0.024) and protein intake (p = 0.002). Meanwhile, there was no association between characteristic of motherand fat intake (p = 0.175) with nutritional status (WAZ). Conclusions: The conlusion of this study is toddler’s nutritional status influenced by mother’s knowledge about nutrition and toddler’s nutrition intake. Therefore, it is necessary to increase mother’s knowledge about nutrition through counseling and increase toddler’s nutrition intake (calories, carbohydrate and protein). ABSTRAK Latar Belakang: Masa balita merupakan suatu periode penting dalam tumbuh kembang anak karena masa balita yang akan menentukan perkembangan anak di masa selanjutnya. Ketepatan pemberian makan pada balita dapat dipengaruhi oleh pengetahuan ibu tentang gizi karena ibu sebagai tombak dalam penyedia makanan untuk keluarga. Selain pengetahuan ibu tentang gizi, tingkat asupan makan balita juga dapat secara langsung mempengaruhi status gizi balita tersebut.Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan ibu tentang gizi dan asupan makan balita dengan status gizi balita (BB/U) usia 12-24 bulan.Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian observasional analitik dengan desain cross-sectional dan dilakukan di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Tambak Wedi Kecamatan Kenjeran Kota Surabaya pada bulan Juli 2017. Sampel penelitian yaitu balita usia 12-24 bulan sebanyak 47 balita. Variabel independen yang diteliti adalah karakteristik ibu (usia, pekerjaan, pendidikan dan pendapatan keluarga), pengetahuan ibu tentang gizi, dan asupan makan balita (energi, karbohidrat, protein dan lemak). Variabel dependen yang diteliti adalah status gizi balita (BB/U). Pengumpulan data dilakukan menggunakan metode wawancara dengan kuesioner recall 2x24 jam untuk mengetahui asupan makan balita dan pengukuran berat badan balita.Hasil: Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar ibu balita memiliki pengetahuan tentang gizi yang baik dengan status gizi balita normal (81,8%) dan yang memiliki pengetahuan kurang dengan status gizi balita tidak normal (92,9%). Hasil uji statistik chi square menunjukkan adanya hubungan antara pengetahuan ibu (p = 0,000), asupan energi (p = 0,008), asupan karbohidrat (p = 0,024) dan asupan protein balita (p = 0,002) dengan status gizi balita (BB/U). Namun, tidak terdapat hubungan antara karakteristik ibu dan asupan lemak balita (p = 0,175) dengan status gizi balita (BB/U).Kesimpulan: Status gizi balita dipengaruhi oleh pengetahuan ibu tentang gizi dan asupan makan balita (energi, karbohidrat dan protein). Oleh karena itu, diperlukan peningkatan pengetahuan ibu tentang gizi melalui penyuluhan dan peningkatan asupan makan balita (energi, karbohidrat dan protein).

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Correlation of Physical Activity, Family Income and Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables with the Incidence of Obesity in Adolescents

KINESTETIK ◽

10.33369/jk.v5i2.14825 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 283-289

Author(s):

Firdausi Ramadhani ◽

Franning Deisi Badu ◽

Lisa Djafar ◽

Sunarti Hanapi ◽

Dwi Tama Pahrun

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

High Schools ◽

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Family Income ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Asia Pacific ◽

District Health ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional

Obesity is defined as an increase in energy intake compared to expenditure, resulting in depletion of body fat and eventually wearing weight. The prevalence of obesity has increased sharply in the Asia Pacific region. Many factors cause obesity. Based on data obtained from the Gorontalo District Health Office in 2018, it shows that the incidence of obesity was 8.795 cases (30.9%) consisting of 1.971 men (6.9%) and 6.824 women (24.0%). Objective: To determine several factors related to the incidence of obesity in adolescents in several high schools in Gorontalo District. This type of research uses observational analytic with a cross sectional study design. The population in this study were all students of class X and XI in SMA Negeri 1 Telaga and SMA Negeri 1 Tibawa, Gorontalo Regency as many as 1.341 students. By using the sampling technique of Proportional Stratified Random Sampling as many as 171 samples. With data analysis techniques using thetest Chi Square. The results of the study of physical activity and consumption of fruits and vegetables had no relationship with the incidence of obesity in adolescents in several high schools in Gorontalo District. Meanwhile, family income has a relationship with the incidence of obesity in adolescents in several high schools in Gorontalo Regency in 2019. It is hoped that each school can increase various activities that can reduce obesity problems and can also provide education in the form of health education to students.

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Serum IGF-1 and short stature in adolescents with beta-thalassemia major

Paediatrica Indonesiana ◽

10.14238/pi58.4.2018.151-8 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 58 (4) ◽

pp. 151-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Monalisa Elizabeth ◽

Eddy Fadlyana ◽

Lelani Reniarti ◽

Faisal Faisal ◽

Hadyana Sukandar ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Short Stature ◽

Family Income ◽

Thalassemia Major ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Beta Thalassemia ◽

Growth Chart ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Beta Thalassemia Major

Background The prevalence of short stature in thalassemia patients ranges from 39.3 to 65%. The cause of short stature is complex and still up for debate. In Indonesia, data on the prevalence and risk factors of short stature in adolescents with thalassemia have been limited. Objective To assess for the prevalence and risk factors of short stature in adolescents with beta-thalassemia major. Methods This cross-sectional study was done from February to March 2017 at the Thalassemia Clinic at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung. The baseline characteristics data of 80 adolescents with thalassemia aged 10-14 years were recorded. Short stature was assessed by height-for-age, (Z-score <-2SD) based on the 2007 WHO Reference Growth Chart. Mid-upper arm circumference was scored according to age and sex and serum IGF-1 was measured by ELISA method. Data analyses used were Chi-square, Fisher’s, and Mann-Whitney tests. Logistic regression model was used to further analyze for risk factors of short stature. Results Subjects were 40 males and 40 females, 81.2% of whom had short stature. The mean serum IGF-1 level was 32.2 (SD 26.38) ng/mL. The IGF-1 cut-off point by ROC curve was £38.51 ng/mL, with sensitivity of 64.4% and specificity of 86.7%. The risk factors of short stature were IGF-1 level £38.51 ng/mL (PR 40.66; 95%CI 4.37 to 377.58; P<0.001) and low family income (PR 19.76; 95%CI: 1.152 to 256.08; P=0.022). Conclusion IGF-1 level may be useful as a predictor of short stature in adolescent beta-thalassemia major patients.

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Relation of Knowledge About Breast Cancer with Breast Self-Examination (BSE) Behavior Implementation on Childbearing Age Women in Bandung

SEAJOM: The Southeast Asia Journal of Midwifery ◽

10.36749/seajom.v5i1.41 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 14-17

Author(s):

Chris Sriyanti

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significance Level ◽

Data Collection Instrument ◽

Childbearing Age Women ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

Self Examination

Breast cancer is a serious threat for women all over the world including Indonesia. Self Breast-Examination (BSE) is one of important early detection efforts in reducing morbidity and mortality due to breast cancer. The implementation of BSE as a behavior is influenced by many factors, including knowledge. This study aims was to analyze the relation of knowledge about breast cancer with the behavior of BSE implementation on childbearing age women at Bandung, West Java. Cross-sectional design was used with 420 respondents. Women over the age of 20 were randomly selected to participate in this study. Questionnaire was used as data collection instrument. Data was analyzed by using Chi-Square with statistical significance level at p <0.05. The results showed that 56.2% of respondents had good knowledge about breast cancer and 43.8% were still at low level, while the implementation of BSE was also still low at 39% (IK 95%: 34, 5% -43.8%). There was significant relation between knowledge about breast cancer and the behavior of BSE implementation on childbearing age women in Bandung (p <0.001).

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SOCIAL DETERMINANT OF STUNTING AMONG UNDER FIVE CHILDREN

Jurnal Kebidanan ◽

10.26714/jk.7.2.2018.95-102 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 95

Author(s):

Sari Priyanti ◽

Agustin Dwi Syalfina

Keyword(s):

Family Income ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Social Determinant ◽

Regression Result ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Under Five

Stunting is condition of nutritional status based on length for age or height for age with Z-score value that equal to or less than minus two standard deviation (-2 SD). Therefore, the purpose this study to analyze the factors affecting of stunting. This cross sectional study done in Dlanggu primary health care. Sample taken with simple random sampling technique amounted to 88 respondents. Colectting data with check list and questionnaire or analyze with chi square and logistic regression. Result of bivariat shows length of born (PR=1,676; 95%CI=1,060-2,651), family income (PR=2,333; 95%CI=1,297-4,199), size of upper arm circumfence of the mother (PR=2,288; 95%CI=1,492-3,508), and complication of pregnant (PR=2,154; 95%CI=1,297-3,578) was risk factor of the stunting in children under five years. The most factor has influenced of stunting based on multivariate thas education of mother, family income and complication of pregnant. Prevention of stunting with successful movement of the first 1000 days of life through improved mutrition of pregnant, given exclusive breast feeding and balanced nutrition in the family.

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Factors Affecting Sleep Problems in Preschoolers

Nurse Media Journal of Nursing ◽

10.14710/nmjn.v10i2.26649 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 107-118

Author(s):

Eka Wahyuningrum ◽

Natalia Ratna Yulianti ◽

Andri K. Gayatina

Keyword(s):

Family Income ◽

Sleep Problems ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Education Level ◽

Bivariate Analysis ◽

Sleep Habits ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Bed Sharing

Background: Sleep problems are self-care deficits of sleep experienced by more than 44% of preschoolers. Some studies have showed that physical, psychological, family, environmental, and temperamental factors could cause sleep problems among children. However, other research showed that there is no correlation between sleep problems and environmental factors. There are pro-cons regarding the causes of sleep problems. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze factors affecting sleep problems among preschoolers.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 297 preschoolers selected by systematic random sampling. Data were collected using the Children’s Sleep Habits Questionnaires (CSHQ) and analyzed using bivariate (Chi-Square and Fisher tests) and multivariate (logistic regression) analyses. Results: Results of the bivariate analysis showed that some variables were related to sleep problems among preschoolers, including family income (p=0.027), the education level of the mother (p<0.001), and bed-sharing (p=0.003). Multivariate analysis found that factors related to sleep problems were bed-sharing (p=0.031; OR=2.377), gadget use in two hours before sleep (p=0.039; OR= 2.703), and the education level of the mother (p=0.007; OR=2.244).Conclusion: Factors related to sleep problems in preschoolers were bed-sharing, gadget use in two hours before sleep, the education level of the mother, and family income. This study recommends that environmental and family factors should be modified by limiting bed-sharing and reducing the use of gadgets before bedtime.

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Knowledge, Perception, Attitude, Practice, and Barriers towards COVID-19 Infection among Saudi Residents in the Period of Rapid Outbreak of the Disease: A Cross Sectional Survey

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i19b31333 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 7-21

Author(s):

Md Salahuddin Ansari ◽

Faisal Al-Otaibi

Keyword(s):

Global Economy ◽

Online Survey ◽

Clinical Symptoms ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Behavioral Parameters ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Appropriate Practices

The adherences to protective actions are subjective to knowledge, perception, attitude, practice and barriers towards COVID-19 by Saudi residents. The self-design questionnaires were used as a cross-sectional online survey for assessed their social and behavioral parameters during the agonizing time. The cross-sectional study used data collected via an online self-reported questionnaire from 2216 Saudi residents. SPSS software and chi-square test were applied to analyze and categorize significant differences among sectional variables of the parameters. More than 95% of responders were well aware about the main clinical symptoms of COVID-19 infection and had sufficient knowledge about the protocols of five steps to stop the spread of coronavirus. Apositive perception towards COVID-19 was observed, about 55% participants strongly agreed that the coronavirus outbreak could impact the global economy and infection could be successfully controlled by imposing lockdown and by staying at home. The majority of respondents had good practices regarding COVID-19 infection. A high percentage of participants favored wearing masks, cleaning hands and frequently using hand sanitizer. A large number of participant (83.2%; n=1844) agreed that misinformation and rumors are spreading more quickly than the current outbreak of the new coronavirus. The findings suggested that Saudi residents are possessed good knowledge, optimistic attitudes, and appropriate practices towards COVID-19 during the rapid rise of the COVID-19 outbreak. Hopefully, under the combined efforts of WHO, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia, all Saudi residents surely will win the battle against COVID-19 very soon.

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Faktor asupan zat besi dan sosio ekonomi dengan kejadian anemia pada ibu hamil

Jurnal Skala Kesehatan ◽

10.31964/jsk.v9i1.145 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Oktaviani Oktaviani

Keyword(s):

Sampling Method ◽

Family Income ◽

Social Economic ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Level Of Education ◽

Consecutive Sampling ◽

Anemia During Pregnancy ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

Chi Square Analysis

ABSTRAK Latar Belakang: Anemia pada kehamilan memerlukan perhatian karena potensial membahayakan ibu dan anak. Anemia pada ibu hamil meningkatkan risiko kematian ibu. Tingginya kejadian anemia berkaitan dengan kurangnya asupan zat besi, selain itu rendahnya pendidikan, dan informasi. Puskesmas Kereng Bangkirai merupakan salah satu puskesmas Pelayanan Obstetri Neonatal Emergensi Dasar (PONED) di Kota Palangka Raya dan jumlah ibu hamilnya mendapatkan tablet FE paling rendah. Tujuan : untuk menganalisis hubungan faktor asupan zat besi dan sosial ekonomi dengan kejadian anemia pada ibu hamil di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Kereng Bangkirai Metode: Jenis penelitian ini dengan rancangan cross sectional. Sampel penelitian ini adalah Ibu yang hamil yang ada di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Kereng Bangkirai berjumlah 140 responden. Pemilihan sampel dipilih dengan menggunakan consecutive sampling Analisis univariat dilakukan dengan distribusi frekuensi, analisis bivariat dengan chi-square. Hasil: penelitian menunjukkan Variabel asupan zat besi ada hubungan bermakna dengan anemia(p=0,03). Variabel sosio ekonomi (pendidikan Ibu (p=0,05), pendidikan suami (p=0,81), pekerjaan Ibu (p=0,40), pekerjaan suami (p=0,27) dan pendapatan keluarga (p=0,85)) tidak ada hubungan bermakna dengan anemia. Simpulan : asupan zat besi merupakan faktor risiko kejadian anemia pada ibu hamil. Kata kunci: Anemia dalam kehamilan, Asupan Zat Besi, dan Ibu hamil ABSTRACT Background: Anemia occurance during pregancy emerges to put into consideration, since it potentially harmful for both mother and infant. It is usually raise the risk of mother mortality. Highly occurance of anemia was suggested to related to especially for Iron (Fe). Moreover, it is was due to low educational level,and information. Puskesmas Kereng Bangkirai is one of public health in Palangka Raya Municipality, on which has basic emergency obstectric-neonatal services, so-called PONED. There is also showed that the number of mother has a lower access to Fe tablet. Objective : The study is to analyze the relationships between iron (Fe) consumption and social economic with anemia occurance durng preganancy in an area of Puskesmas Kereng Bangkirai. Methods: Research is cross sectional design. Sample was 140 pregnant women surrounding the Puskesmas Kereng Bangkirai. The sample was determined using consecutive sampling method. Univarate analysis was conducted using distribution of frequency, bivariate with chi-square analysis. Results: revealed that the Fe consumption (p=0.03) has significance relationship with anemia occurance. The socio-economic (mother level of education (p=0.05), husband level of education (p=0.81), mother occupation (p=0.40), husband occupation (p=0.27), and family income (p=0.85). Conclusion: It is suggested, that the Iron (Fe) consumption is the risks factor of anemia occurance during pregancy. Keywords: anemia during pregnancy, the Iron (Fe) consumption, women pregnancy

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Socio-demographic correlate of knowledge and practice toward novel coronavirus among people living in Mosul-Iraq: A cross-sectional study

10.1101/2020.09.11.20192542 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Balsam Qubais ◽

Rula mudhafar Al-Shahrabi ◽

Obasanjo Afolabi Bolarinwa

Keyword(s):

Online Survey ◽

Binary Logistic Regression ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

World Health ◽

P Value ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge And Practice ◽

Novel Coronavirus

Background: Since the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a worldwide pandemic, as the Iraqi authorities have started responding and taking action to control the spread of the pandemic. The knowledge and practices of the public play an important role in curbing the spreading of the virus by following the health guidelines. This study aimed to assess the socio-demographic correlate of knowledge and practices of Iraqi living in Mosul-Iraq towards novel coronavirus during its rapid rise. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey of 909 participants was conducted among Mosul-Iraq between 20th June to 1st July 2020. The survey included three parts: 1) socio-demographic characteristics, 2) participants' knowledge, 3) participants' practices. T-test, ANOVA, chi-square, and binary logistic regression were used. A p-value less than 0.05 (p < 0.05) was considered statistically significant. Results: The results showed knowledge and practice mean score of (12.91\1.67) and (21.56\2.92) with cumulative knowledge and practice of 86% and 76% respectively towards 2019-nCoV. Socio-demographic characteristics such as age, marital status, gender, level of education and employment were statistically related with a higher mean score of knowledge and practice towards the virus as P<0.05. Conclusions: We concluded that the majority of the respondents demonstrate a high level of knowledge and practices towards 2019-nCoV except respondents with socio-demographic characteristics such as those who were younger, male respondents, those with lower education and those unemployed as such campaigns that will increase the knowledge and encourage adequate preventive practice towards 2019-nCoV should be targeted towards this group.

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