ABSTRACT
Objective: This study sought to determine the level of knowledge, practices and barriers towards the COVID-19 infection prevention strategies among University Students in Northern Jordan. Design(s): This study adopted a descriptive quantitative design. Material(s) and Method(s): The researcher administered a survey to 501 participants, who were University Students in Northern Jordan. Categorical data was then analyzed using three statistical tools of SPSS (v 25);descriptive statistics, spearman's cor-relation and linear regression analysis. Result(s): Participants reported proper knowledge scores (84.4%), proper adherence to general hygiene (89.2%) hand hygiene (87.7%), and respiratory hygiene (80.8%) practices regarding COVID-19 infection prevention strategies. Lack of personal pro-tective equipment and the inconvenience of staying at home are the leading barriers to stopping the spread of COVID-19. Gender, marital status, level of education and age have a statistically significant impact (p < .05) on the participants knowledge towards the overall prevention of the corona virus spread. Discussion(s): This study reports outcomes that correlate with some previous quantitative research studies regarding level of knowledge. However, level of knowledge does not consistently correlate with the practice. Conclusion(s): The university students in Northern Jordan exhibit sufficient knowledge and reliable attitude regarding the prevention of COVID-19. Copyright © 2020 Japan Health Sciences University & Japan International Cultural Exchange Foundation.