Determinants of COVID-19-related knowledge and preventive behaviours among students in reopened secondary schools: cross-sectional study

Handebo, Simegnew; Adugna, Asmamaw; Kassie, Ayenew; Shitu, Kegnie

doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2021-050189

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“…This may be due to a difference in source population and difference in sample size as such factors may influence findings. Whereas, the result of this study is higher as compared with a study conducted at Gondar city secondary school students [18], on Bangladesh residents, a study conducted among undergraduate students at Debre Birhan University, and a study conducted on quarantined individuals in Tigray which showed that 23.5%, 48.3%, 73.8%, and 42.9% of the participants had accurate knowledge towards COVID-19 respectively [19][20][21]. It is also higher as compared with a study done on Jimma University medical center visitors which showed that 41.3% of the participants had a high knowledge level towards COVID-19 [22].…”

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Knowledge, attitude, prevention practice, and associated factors toward COVID-19 among preparatory school students in Southwest Ethiopia, 2021

Yesuf

Abdu

2022

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Introduction As of February 2021 COVID-19 report in 57 African countries, there were 3,761,512 confirmed cases and 98,088 deaths. Ethiopia reported the highest number of cases in East Africa with a total of 147,092 cases and 2,194 deaths. Over 1.5 billion students from 195 countries across the world separated from school as a consequence of the closure of schools related to the pandemic. This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge, attitude, prevention practices, and determinant factors regarding COVID-19 among preparatory school students in southwest Ethiopia. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study design was used for 422 samples. Each respondent was selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. The collected data were entered and analyzed using Statistical Package for social science software version 25.0. Multivariable binary logistic regression was used to identify factors that were significantly associated with the practice of COVID-19 prevention. Results The response rate in this study was 96.2%. A higher proportion of the respondents were female (53.9%), Bench (43.6%), and protestant (47.3%). The level of good knowledge, positive attitude, and good practice were 81.8%, 70.9%, and 47.0% respectively. Using social media [AOR: 1.801, 95% CI: 1.005, 3.226], watching television [AOR: 1.884 95% CI: 1.093, 3.247], being knowledgeable [AOR: 5.173 95% CI: 2.276, 11.755], and having a positive attitude [AOR: 4.300 95% CI: 2.351, 7.868] were positively associated with COVID-19 prevention practice. Conclusion Despite the high level of knowledge and a moderate level of positive attitude, the practice of COVID-19 prevention measures was low. Using social media, watching television, being knowledgeable, and having positive attitudes towards COVID-19 increases the tendency to practice COVID-19 prevention measures. School directors and teachers should strictly monitor students for their adherence to COVID-19 prevention measures as directed by the local and national health care departments.

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Knowledge, attitude, prevention practice, and associated factors toward COVID-19 among preparatory school students in Southwest Ethiopia, 2021

Yesuf

Abdu

2022

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“…The articles included are from the following authors: Abebe et al [26] ; Acheampong et al [28] ; Adebisi et al [17]; Adeniyi et al [30] ; Aemro et al [31] ; Agyekum et al [32]; Angelo et al [34] ; Amuzie et al [33] ; Bongomin et al [18] ; Dinga et al [27] ; Ditekema et al [19] ; Echoru et al [20] ; El Kefi et al [35] ; El Sokkary et al [39] ; Elhadi et al [21] ; Fares et al [22] ; Handebo et al [23]; Kanyike et al [29]; Mose et al [24] ; Oduwole et al ; Omar et al [37] ; Oyekale et al [38] ; Saied et al [25]. Individual characteristics of the included studies are presented in tables 1, 2, and 3.…”

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Public attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccines in Africa: a systematic review

Ngangue¹,

Pilabré²,

Barro³

et al. 2022

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BackgroundAs COVID-19 vaccine acquisition and deployment accelerates, tensions also increase. This review aims to identify and understand the significance of population attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccines in Africa.MethodsA systematic review was conducted. Searches were conducted in MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, and Global Health databases. Database searches began on June 23, 2021, and the last search date was June 30, 2021. The methodological quality of the studies included in this review was assessed using the Mixed methods appraisal tool.ResultsA total of 609 articles were retrieved, and 23 met the eligibility criteria. All 23 included studies were cross-sectional. Three attitudes were identified: acceptance, reluctance, and refusal to be vaccinated. Acceptance of vaccination was motivated by confidence in the accuracy of the government’s response to COVID-19 and the fact that relatives had been diagnosed with or died from COVID-19. Reluctance was based on fear of vaccine quality and side effects, and insufficient clinical trials. Finally, refusal to be vaccinated was justified by reasons such as the unreliability of clinical trials and insufficient data regarding the vaccine’s adverse effects.ConclusionThis review revealed common attitudes of African populations toward COVID-19 vaccines. The results indicate that research needs to focus more on identifying facilitators of COVID-19 vaccination. However, they also provide essential elements for health personnel in charge of vaccination to develop strategies to achieve satisfactory coverage rates

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“…The reported finding on correct responses to most of the knowledge questions was expected because the survey was conducted at the very peak stage of the pandemic worldwide (early April 2020). A recent study conducted in northern Ethiopia (Gondar) based on 370 secondary school students reported that only a quarter (23.5 percent, 95 percent confidence interval [CI] = [19.5, 28.1]) of the participants had good knowledge of COVID-19 (Handebo et al 2021). Comparable studies conducted in China and other South Asian countries at the peak of the pandemic report a similarly higher knowledge level among the public (G. Huynh et al 2020;Zhong et al 2020).…”

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“…For instance, some of them (e.g., Jemal et al 2020; Kebede et al 2020; Tadesse et al 2020) have drawn samples from health facilities and focused on health professionals. Other studies (e.g., Addis et al 2020; Feyisa 2021; Handebo et al 2021) are population-based but had a small sample size from a particular region or town. Although such assessments are vital and provide useful insights into outbreaks of a pandemic such as COVID-19, these studies may be less useful for policy making.…”

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COVID-19 Preventive Practices and their Relation to Knowledge, Attitude, and Risk Perception: Results of a Telephone Survey in Ethiopia

Kebede

Geda

Legesse³

et al. 2022

Journal of Applied Social Science

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The first case of coronavirus was reported in Ethiopia on March 13, 2020, and the number of cases has been rising continually. This study examined the level and correlates of risk perception, knowledge, and attitude in relation to COVID-19 in Ethiopia. It also assessed the level of adoption of various preventive practices and their association with risk perception, knowledge, and attitude. The rapid assessment was made using data collected in a telephone survey. Correlates of knowledge, attitude, and risk/impact perception were assessed using Poisson regression. Econometric estimation was used to identify the correlations of knowledge, attitude, and risk/impact perception scores with the adoption of preventive practices. A total of 1,037 respondents participated in the survey. Although the level of knowledge about the pandemic was generally good among the population, a significant proportion of the population (the elderly and less educated) still do not have correct knowledge about the disease symptoms and means of transmission. Some respondents revealed unfavorable attitudes about the virus, and around two-thirds of respondents did not perceive the fast-expanding pandemic to be a major risk. A significant correlation was found between the adoption of preventive practices and knowledge, attitude, and impact perception in relation to COVID-19. Health education interventions would be more effective if they were to target certain demographic groups, such as the elderly and less educated, whose overall average knowledge about COVID-19 is lower. The use of a multiple media outlet for disseminating information on COVID-19 may improve choices and enhance knowledge.

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Determinants of COVID-19-related knowledge and preventive behaviours among students in reopened secondary schools: cross-sectional study

Cited by 26 publications

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Knowledge, attitude, prevention practice, and associated factors toward COVID-19 among preparatory school students in Southwest Ethiopia, 2021

Knowledge, attitude, prevention practice, and associated factors toward COVID-19 among preparatory school students in Southwest Ethiopia, 2021

Public attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccines in Africa: a systematic review

COVID-19 Preventive Practices and their Relation to Knowledge, Attitude, and Risk Perception: Results of a Telephone Survey in Ethiopia

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