Educational needs of people in Mazandaran province about COVID-19 in 2020: an Internet-based study
Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
; 33(219), 2023.
Article
in Persian
| GIM | ID: covidwho-20237854
ABSTRACT
Background and purpose:
Considering the global spread of COVID-19, it seems that correct information obtained from reliable sources and training based on the need for self-care behaviors are useful solutions to reduce the harm caused by the disease. This study aimed at assessing the educational needs of people in Mazandaran province about COVID-19. Materials andmethods:
In a cross-sectional study, 1220 people were recruited via convenience sampling in 2020. A researcher-made questionnaire was administered and information such as demographic characteristics, disease condition, and educational needs for COVID-19 were recorded. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and parametric tests, correlation, analysis of variance, and t-test.Results:
The mean age of the participants was 39.34 +or- 8.74. Educational level included diploma (42.5%) and university education (38.9%). About 73.3% of the participants were women. According to findings the main sources of information about COVID-19 were social networks (68.4%), satellite programs (20.9%), Ministry of Health notices (8.1%), national media (1.6%), other sources (0.6%), and family members (0.4%). Online methods were the most desirable educational methods (94.6%) reported by the people living in Mazandaran province. The overall mean score for educational needs was 3.89+or-0.96. The educational need for the disease (3.76+or-0.84) and self-care needs (4.03+or-1.07) indicated high needs for educational trainings and significant differences between these areas (P=001).Conclusion:
In this study, social networks and media were the primary sources of information about COVID-19. Designing and implementing self-management and self-care training programs could improve the health of people in Mazandaran province and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
coronavirus disease 2019; cross-sectional studies; education; human diseases; lungs; respiratory diseases; self care; university students; viral diseases; man; Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; Iran; high Human Development Index countries; lower-middle income countries; Middle East; West Asia; Asia; Homo; Hominidae; primates; mammals; vertebrates; Chordata; animals; eukaryotes; Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus; Betacoronavirus; Coronavirinae; Coronaviridae; Nidovirales; positive-sense ssRNA Viruses; ssRNA Viruses; RNA Viruses; viruses; lung diseases; SARS-CoV-2; viral infections
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Collection:
Databases of international organizations
Database:
GIM
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Language:
Persian
Journal:
Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
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