scholarly journals Communication on COVID-19 to community – measures to prevent a second wave of epidemic

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boris Bikbov ◽  
Alexander Bikbov
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Community Perception ◽  
Policy Changes ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Literature Evidence ◽  
Scientific Facts ◽  
Second Wave ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

The manuscript highlights available data on gap in public awareness about recent clinical and scientific facts about COVID-19, insufficient community knowledge about symptoms and preventive measures during COVID-19 and previous MERS-CoV epidemic, and lack of monitoring the community perception and adherence to preventive measures. We also summarize literature evidence about reluctance to change social behavior and disregard recommendations for social distancing among persons who percept to having low risk of infection or complications, and briefly describe destructive psychological response and misleading communications.Our analysis could be translated into important policy changes in two directions:(1)to communicate recent scientific discoveries about COVID-19 pathophysiology to better prepare public opinion to longer period of extraordinary measures;(2)to implement sociological feedback on knowledge, attitudes and practices among general public and some vulnerable social groups.

scholarly journals Communication on COVID-19 to community – measures to prevent a second wave of epidemic

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boris Bikbov ◽  
Alexander Bikbov
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Community Perception ◽  
Policy Changes ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Literature Evidence ◽  
Scientific Facts ◽  
Second Wave ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

The manuscript highlights available data on gap in public awareness about recent clinical and scientific facts about COVID-19, insufficient community knowledge about symptoms and preventive measures during COVID-19 and previous MERS-CoV epidemic, and lack of monitoring the community perception and adherence to preventive measures. We also summarize literature evidence about reluctance to change social behavior and disregard recommendations for social distancing among persons who percept to having low risk of infection or complications, and briefly describe destructive psychological response and misleading communications.Our analysis could be translated into important policy changes in two directions:(1)to communicate recent scientific discoveries about COVID-19 pathophysiology to better prepare public opinion to longer period of extraordinary measures;(2)to implement sociological feedback on knowledge, attitudes and practices among general public and some vulnerable social groups.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia: Planning implications for public health pandemics

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed J. Almalki
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Saudi Population ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Ordinal Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract BackgroundSaudi Arabian authorities have implemented a number of preventive measures to confront COVID-19, including complete public lockdown, limitations on many services and a public awareness campaign. The success of these preventive measures is highly dependent on individuals’ compliance, which is influenced by their knowledge, attitudes and practices towards this disease. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices towards COVID-19 among the population of Saudi Arabia.MethodsThis is a cross-sectional design study conducted between May 4 and May 21, 2020, using an online survey of 1135 participants. The survey instrument consisted of demographic characteristics, 19 items on knowledge, 4 items on attitudes and 6 items on practices. Descriptive statistics, independent sample t-test, analysis of variance, Mann–Whitney U test, Kruskal–Wallis test, standard multiple regression analysis and ordinal logistic regression analysis were conducted. ResultsThe majority of the study participants were knowledgeable about COVID-19, with an overall correct rate of 77%. Most participants were worried of contracting COVID-19 (96.3%), and they held positive attitudes towards the intent to use a vaccine for COVID-19 if it was available (81%), informing health authorities if they developed symptoms of COVID-19 (98.1%) and confidence in the government efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic (90%). Most participants were also taking precautions such as keeping social distancing (99.2%), avoiding leaving the house (98.6%) and wearing face masks in public (92.2%). Nearly all of the respondents stated that they were avoiding shaking hands (96.8%), avoiding touching their face with unwashed hands (96.7%) and washing/rubbing hands as recommended (96.6%). Male participants with higher education level and high income who had attended a health education activity were more likely to have more COVID-19 knowledge.ConclusionsThe findings of this research suggest that the Saudi population are generally knowledgeable and have good attitudes and practices regarding COVID-19. Health authorities in Saudi Arabia may benefit from the findings of this research, as the results could be used to improve planning for COVID-19-related efforts and to plan for future health crises. Such planning will help local authorities react promptly to prevent any health threats to the Saudi population and to those who visit Islamic holy places in Saudi Arabia.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Rabies in El Jadida Region, Morocco

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Khadija Bouaddi ◽  
Abdelali Bitar ◽  
Mohammed Bouslikhane ◽  
Abdesslam Ferssiwi ◽  
Aziz Fitani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Study Sites ◽  
El Jadida ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding rabies in the El Jadida region, Morocco. We conducted a cross-sectional survey using a structured questionnaire among randomly selected residents across 24 study sites. In total, 407 respondents took part in the survey. The majority (367, 92%) were male and had no formal education (270, 66%). Some (118, 29%) believed that rabies does not affect humans. Most respondents (320, 79%) were aware that vaccination could prevent rabies, but nevertheless did not vaccinate their dogs (264, 64.9%) and allowed their dogs to roam freely in search of food. Some (52.8%) would visit traditional healers for treatment in the event of a dog bite incident. Age and educational level were found to be significantly associated with knowledge, attitudes, and practices (p < 0.05). Although respondents demonstrated some level of knowledge about rabies, overall this study reveals critical gaps in their attitudes and practices. These shortcomings may be associated with a low level of education. Therefore, decision-makers need a new approach to control rabies, with a special focus on public awareness and health education, in order to sustain rabies control programs.

Assessing Household Natural Disaster Preparedness in Shiraz, Iran, 2011: Results of a Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Survey

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 349-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamideh Mahdaviazad ◽  
Gholamreza Abdolahifar
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

AbstractObjectivePublic education and training that focus on appropriate knowledge, attitudes, and practices have had a crucial role in preparedness. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices of households regarding natural disasters in Shiraz, Iran.MethodsIn this cross-sectional descriptive study, we used a stratified random sampling technique. The data collection tool was a self-administered questionnaire, which was completed in through face-to-face interviews. The data were analyzed with the SPSS statistical software package (version 16).ResultsThe overall mean scores were 7.3±2.0 for knowledge, 26.3±6.5 for attitudes, and 5.2±2.2 for practices. Mean scores for all 3 factors were higher in women and married participants. In other comparisons, the differences were statistically significant only for the associations between gender and the score for practices. The mean knowledge score was lower in illiterate participants than in other categories of educational status.ConclusionOur findings showed that the knowledge of households regarding disaster preparedness was encouraging, but that of attitudes and practices might be improved through a greater focus on motivational educational programs and cooperation among the organizations involved in public awareness. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2014;0:1–4)

scholarly journals Village cadre behavior in the household-based management of inorganic waste

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 293
Author(s):  
Agnes Fitria Widiyanto ◽  
Arif Kurniawan ◽  
Elviera Gamelia
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Inorganic Waste ◽  
Waste Bank ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Waste is still a problem in Indonesia. The increase in population causes the volume of waste to continue to grow, in Karangmangu Village, Banyumas Regency. Data on the increase in the volume of waste in Banyumas Regency reached 21.4%. The volume of inorganic waste is greater than organic waste because Karangmangu Village is a tourism buffer area in Baturraden. This study aimed to describe the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of cadres in the management of inorganic waste. The method used was descriptive qualitative. The research subjects were obtained using a purposive technique by conducting interviews with cadres as the main research subjects, midwives, and supporting informants. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and documentation. The results showed that the cadres had understood the definition, types, management, and negative impacts of inorganic waste. Based on their attitudes, the cadres consider the case of handling inorganic waste to be not optimal. In practice, they have sorted inorganic waste, managed a waste bank, made bricks, and produced handicrafts. Strategies to overcome obstacles in waste management are optimizing the facilities and infrastructure for the procurement of waste banks, as well as training more people to make handicrafts and market handicraft products. This study concludes that the presence of village cadres is able to increase public awareness in waste management.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes, and practices among the general population during COVID-19 outbreak in Iran: A national cross-sectional survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edris Kakemam ◽  
Djavad Ghoddoosi-Nejad ◽  
Zahra Chegini ◽  
Khalil Momeni ◽  
Hamid Salehinia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
High Level ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

AbstractBackgroundCOVID-19, which emerged in December 2019, is the largest pandemic ever to occur. During the early phase, little was known about public awareness relating to Coronavirus disease. This study was designed to determine knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) among the Iranian public towards COVID-19.MethodsA cross-sectional online survey was carried out in Iran from 2 March to 8 April 2020 using a self-administered questionnaire on 1,480 people. COVID-19-related KAP questions were adapted from other internationally validated questionnaires specific to infectious diseases.ResultsAll participants were aware of COVID-19. When asked unprompted, 80% of respondents could correctly cite fever, difficulty breathing and cough as signs/symptoms of COVID-19. Most of our sample population knew that by staying at home and staying isolated (95.3%, 95 % CI: 94.2-96.3) as well as constant hand washing and using disinfectants (92.5%, 95 % CI: 91.1-93.8) could prevent COVID-19. However, there was also widespread misconceptions such as the belief that COVID-19 can be transmitted by wild animals (58%, 95 % CI: 55.5-60.5) and by air (48.3%, 95 % CI: 45.7-50.8). Unprompted, self-reported actions taken to avoid COVID-19 infection included hand washing with soap and water (95.4%, 95 % CI: 94.3-96.4), avoiding crowded places (93%, 95 % CI: 91.7-94.3), cleaning hands with other disinfectants (80.9 %, 95 % CI: 78.9-82.9), and covering mouths and noses when coughing and sneezing (76.1 %, 95 % CI: 73.9-78.2). The internet and social media (94.5%, 95 % CI: 93.3-95.6) were the main Coronavirus information sources. However, the most trusted information sources on Coronavirus were health and medical professionals (79.3%, 95 % CI: 77.2-81.3). The majority of participants (77.0%, 95 % CI: 74.8-79.1) wanted more information about Coronavirus to be available.ConclusionOur findings suggest that people’s knowledge and attitude towards COVID-19 at the time of its outbreak was of a high level. Therefore, health systems should use multiple ways, such as mass media, phone applications, electronic, print, and tele-education to increase KAP related to COVID-19.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of the Pakistani Population Regarding Facemasks During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 101053952199726
Author(s):  
Rubina Izhar ◽  
Samia Husain ◽  
Muhammad Ahmad Tahir ◽  
Sonia Husain ◽  
Saba Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
World Health ◽  
Pakistani Population ◽  
The Public ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
The World ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

The main aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the public regarding mask use during the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. In this online survey, a questionnaire designed according to the World Health Organization’s recommendations for mask use and its method of use was administered to 426 Pakistani respondents. Only one third (33.1%) had adequate knowledge of mask use, more than two thirds (71.1%) had positive attitude to masks, and only less than half (43.0%) respondents had good practices regarding masks and preventive measures. Massive input from the governing bodies is needed to combat the threat of coronavirus.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Computer Vision Syndrome among Medical Students in Goa

2021 ◽  
Vol 06 (01) ◽  
pp. 9-14
Author(s):  
Tanvi Poy Raiturcar ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Computer Vision ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
Computer Vision Syndrome ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Introduction: There has been a tremendous increase in the use of computers and other screens by young adults in educational institutions for education, communication, and recreation. This can lead to computer vision syndrome. Computer vision syndrome includes a variety of symptoms faced by individuals who use computers for long hours every day. Most early symptoms are not recognized and the condition goes undiagnosed. Creating public awareness about the healthy use of computers is the need of the hour. Aim: To study knowledge, attitudes and practices of computer vision syndrome among medical students in Goa. Methods: Settings and Design: Cross-sectional descriptive study. Study Duration: 1 month (June 2020) Statistical Analysis Tools Used: Simple percentages and proportions. Result: It is seen that among participants who use digital devices for more than 6 hours, 39 (92.9%) were symptomatic. 62 (57.4%) participants experienced worsening of symptoms due to lockdown. Conclusion: The present study revealed that more than three-fourths of the students complained of one or more symptoms of computer vision syndrome while working on the devices.

scholarly journals Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Nurses towards Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drugs Reactions Monitoring and Reporting: Cross-Sectional Study in Lahore, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-43
Author(s):  
Maliha Shoukat ◽  
Muhammad Hussain ◽  
Kousar Perveen ◽  
Muhammad Afzal ◽  
Muhammad Saghir
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Drug Reaction ◽  
Drug Reaction ◽  
Adverse Drug Reactions ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Drug Reactions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to determine nurses' current knowledge, attitudes and practices towards pharmacovigilance and adverse drug reactions monitoring and reporting. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted. The target population 154 nurses who work in Tertiary Care Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan. The sample size was calculated by the “World Health Organization” online sample size calculator. A well-structured questionnaire on adverse drug reactions reporting was used for data collection. The data was analysed by using SPSS version 25. The Pearson correlation test used to assess the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding adverse drug reactions. Pearson correlation at p <0.05 consider as significant. The study results display in tables and charts. Findings: The study was carried out to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice towards Pharmacovigilance and adverse drug reactions and reporting. 56.5% of nurses had a concept of pharmacovigilance. The 39.6% know the voluntary reporting system of adverse drug reaction. Only 36.4% nurses responded agree for policies and procedures should be developed for monitoring and reporting of adverse drug reaction. Unique Contribution To Theory, Practice And Policy: This study is a way of improving pharmacovigilance programs in the country, public awareness on reporting. This could be done to improve practice by advertising and encouraging patients to self-reporting to their nearest health facility. Public awareness could be done through social media. The responsible regulatory authority, with assistance from other relevant stakeholders, should design the reporting forms and make them easily available and accessible so that the public may use them for reporting adverse drug reaction. Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, Practices, Nurses, Adverse Drug Reactions, Pharmacovigilance

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