Public's knowledge and beliefs towards universal safety precautions during COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal: a web-based cross-sectional study
Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics
; 10(3-s):133-141, 2020.
Article
in English
| CAB Abstracts | ID: covidwho-1395611
ABSTRACT
Background:
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been declared as a global pandemic. In the absence of vaccines or specific drugs for COVID-19, a better understanding and implementation of universal safety precautions is essential for the prevention of COVID-19 virus infection globally. People's adherence to the universal precautions safety measures against COVID-19 is essential which is largely affected by their knowledge and belief.Objectives:
To assess the public's knowledge and belief toward the universal safety precautions during COVID-19 pandemic. Materials andMethods:
A cross-sectional web-based online survey was conducted in general public in Nepal during April, 2020. A self-designed questionnaire was prepared using Google forms via docs.google.com/forms for the collection of the data. The study participants were grouped into two categories according to their level of knowledge excellent (score 80% and above) and average (score less than 80%). Descriptive statistics mean, frequency and percentage were used to analyze the data.
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Databases of international organizations
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CAB Abstracts
Type of study:
Observational study
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Randomized controlled trials
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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