An On-Line Cross-Sectional Questionnaire to Assess Knowledge of COVID-19 Pandemic among Citizens Tested for the SARS-CoV-2 Virus in Quito and Ibarra, Ecuador.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
; 18(4)2021 02 10.
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en Inglés
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1112718
ABSTRACT
Several public health measures have been implemented to contain the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak. The adherence to control measures is known to be influenced by people's knowledge, attitudes and practices with regard to the disease. This study aimed at assessing COVID-19 knowledge in individuals who were tested for the virus. An online cross-sectional survey of 32 items, adapted to the national context, was conducted among 1656 Ecuadorians. The mean knowledge score was 22.5 ± 3 out of 28, with significant differences being observed with regard to educational attainment. People with postgraduate training scored higher than those with college, secondary and elementary instruction. Indeed, multiple linear regression revealed that lower scores were associated significantly with the latter three levels of education. Interviewees were knowledgeable about the symptoms, detection, transmission and prevention of the disease. However, they were less assertive regarding the characteristics of the virus as well as the usefulness of traditional and unproven treatments. These outcomes indicated a lack of knowledge in fundamental aspects of virus biology, which may limit the effectiveness of further prevention campaigns. Conclusively, educational and communicational programs must place emphasis on explaining the basic molecular characteristics of SARS-CoV-2; such information will certainly contribute to improve the public's adherence to control measures.
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Colección:
Bases de datos internacionales
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud
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Pandemias
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
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Estudio pronóstico
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Ensayo controlado aleatorizado
Límite:
Humanos
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Ecuador
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Ijerph18041691
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