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A Cross-Sectional Survey of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of University Students in Pakistan Regarding COVID-19.
Raza, Sohail; Mukhtar, Nadia; Nawaz, Muhammad; Ali, Muhammad Asad; Shabbir, Muhammad Abu Bakr; Ashraf, Muhammad Adnan; Ali, Zeeshan; Saleem, Muhammad Rizwan; Latif, Rabia; Yaqub, Tahir.
  • Raza S; Institute of Microbiology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Mukhtar N; Institute of Microbiology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Nawaz M; Institute of Microbiology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Ali MA; Institute of Microbiology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Shabbir MAB; Institute of Microbiology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Ashraf MA; Institute of Microbiology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Ali Z; Information Technology Center, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Saleem MR; Information Technology Center, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Latif R; Department of Anatomy, University of Health Sciences Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Yaqub T; Institute of Microbiology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
Front Public Health ; 9: 697686, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1555993
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic is striking the world with serious public health and socioeconomic complications. The pandemic has influenced all forms of daily life, including educational institutions. Therefore, this cross-sectional survey was conducted to understand knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to COVID-19 among the students of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore. The data was collected using an online self-directed questionnaire. The survey form includes six items about sociodemographic characteristics, 14 knowledge-based questions, seven questions on attitude, and eight questions on practices. The sample number was calculated using the Raosoft sample size calculator. A total number of 3,854 students, including 1,823 men and 2,031 women, were engaged in this survey, having student representation from all the provinces in the country. The data were analyzed using a chi-square test. A total of 97% of the students knew that the etiological agent of COVID-19 is a virus and that it is a disease of the respiratory system (94%). Many students kept visiting their relatives during the lockdown (45%), and their relatives kept visiting them at home (59%). The responses from the students varied a lot on specific questions about the transmission of the virus. Women tended to have less information regarding precautionary travel measures (p < 0.01), but supplemental knowledge of prevention of disease transmission from positive patients (p < 0.01). Conclusively, the majority of the university students surveyed had imperative knowledge, a good attitude, and active practice in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Moreover, the KAP scores have varied by demography, gender, and the number of family members. Therefore, continuous awareness of preventative behaviors should be disseminated regularly in emergencies.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Front Public Health Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Fpubh.2021.697686

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Front Public Health Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Fpubh.2021.697686