Perception and knowledge about COVID-19: A characterization through surveys
Revista Del Cuerpo Medico Del Hospital Nacional Almanzor Aguinaga Asenjo
; 13(4):356-360, 2020.
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in Spanish
| Web of Science | ID: covidwho-1100516
ABSTRACT
Objetive. To describe the perceptions and knowledge about COVID-19. Material and Method:
Cross-sectional study, an online survey of 314 participants was conducted, the questionnaire consists of 9 multiplechoice questions, the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.Results:
The average age of the respondents was 26.9 years, the sample comprised more women 161 (51.3%) than men and almost 89% of the respondents belonged to undergraduate, the place of origin of the Covid-19 was well known 94.30%, for half of the respondents 159 (50.6%) it is not a zoonotic disease, concerning the COVID-19 prevention measures the majority of the respondents consider that handwashing is an of the main prevention measures.Conclusion:
CAP studies are important for a better understanding of the perception and knowledge of COVID-19. The study revealed that respondents generally have some general knowledge about SARS-CoV-2.
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Databases of international organizations
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Web of Science
Type of study:
Observational study
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Revista Del Cuerpo Medico Del Hospital Nacional Almanzor Aguinaga Asenjo
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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