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Evaluation of knowledge, attitudes and practices of health services vocational schools' students with regard to COVID-19.
Sirekbasan, Serhat; Ilhan, Aysegul Oglakci; Baydemir, Canan.
  • Sirekbasan S; Department of Medical Laboratory Techniques, Eldivan Health Services Vocational School, Çankiri Karatekin University, Çankiri, Turkey.
  • Ilhan AO; Department of Medical Laboratory Techniques, Eldivan Health Services Vocational School, Çankiri Karatekin University, Çankiri, Turkey.
  • Baydemir C; Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey.
Gac Med Mex ; 157(1): 70-75, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1268456
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

The most critical intervention to control SARS-CoV-2 infection requires appropriate knowledge and attitude towards the virus.

OBJECTIVE:

To determine the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices of students of a health services' vocational school with regard to COVID-19.

METHODS:

Cross-sectional study carried out between May and June 2020 in a university of the Turkish region. Data were collected through an online survey portal.

RESULTS:

Four hundred and fifty-four questionnaires were completed and returned. Students of medical laboratory techniques and first aid and emergency medicine had significantly higher knowledge scores (p < 0.001). More than 43 % of the students (n = 201) used the TV as their main source of information on COVID-19. There was a positive attitude towards preventive measures such as avoiding crowded places and maintaining hand hygiene and social distance.

CONCLUSIONS:

Health services vocational school students have good knowledge and positive attitude towards COVID-19. The main sources of information were the TV and social media. For this reason, more attention should be given to these issues in the curriculum in order for science-based information sources to be used.
RESUMEN

INTRODUCCIÓN:

La intervención más crítica para controlar la infección por SARS-CoV-2 requiere el conocimiento y la actitud correctos hacia el virus.

OBJETIVO:

Determinar el conocimiento, las actitudes y las prácticas de los estudiantes de una escuela vocacional de servicios de salud respecto a COVID-19.

MÉTODOS:

Estudio transversal realizado entre mayo y junio de 2020 en una universidad de la región de Turquía. Los datos se recopilaron mediante un portal de encuestas en línea.

RESULTADOS:

Se completaron y devolvieron 454 cuestionarios. Los estudiantes de técnicas de laboratorio médico y primeros auxilios y emergencias tuvieron puntuaciones de conocimiento significativamente más altas (p < 0.001). Más de 43 % de los estudiantes (n = 201) usaron televisores como su principal fuente de información sobre COVID-19. Se manifestó una actitud positiva hacia las aplicaciones, así como evitar lugares concurridos y mantener la higiene de las manos y la distancia social.

CONCLUSIONES:

Los estudiantes de la escuela vocacional de servicios de salud tienen buen conocimiento y actitud positiva hacia COVID-19. Las principales fuentes de información fueron la televisión y las redes sociales, por lo que se debe prestar más atención a estos temas en el plan de estudios para utilizar fuentes de información basadas en la ciencia.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Students / Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Gac Med Mex Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Gmm.M21000523

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Students / Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Gac Med Mex Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Gmm.M21000523