Knowledge, attitude and practices towards COVID-19 among Indian residents during the pandemic: A cross-sectional online survey

Kartheek, A S Veeramani; Gara, K Himavathy; Vanamali, Dharma Rao

doi:10.4103/jdrntruhs.jdrntruhs_75_20

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“…However, they also thought these measures could harm the economy, mainly by affecting mobility, which is the bloodstream of business [ 12 ]. This was similar to the findings of prior studies, which have been conducted in Saudi Arabia [ 17 , 19 , 52 , 53 ], India [ 28 , 54 , 55 ], Bangladesh [ 38 ], Pakistan [ 56 ], China [ 36 ], Nepal [ 57 ], and those conducted in eight Western countries [ 58 ]. According to our results, Saudi people showed a generally optimistic attitude toward the COVID-19 pandemic: more than two-thirds (78.8%) of the respondents believed that the COVID-19 crisis would finally be successfully controlled.…”

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Gender Differences in Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices toward COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Anaam

Alsahali

2023

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Days after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that COVID-19 was a pandemic, Saudi Arabia took preventative and precautionary measures to avoid its spread and to safeguard its citizens. In this study, we investigated the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of both men and women toward COVID-19 as well as associated factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online, self-report questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. The overall percentage of correct answers for the knowledge statements was 80.2%, with a higher rate among the female respondents (82.4% vs. 78.5%, p = 0.005). Slightly more than half (i.e., 165: 51.6%) of the participants showed that they did not go to crowded places during the pandemic; however, more female respondents recorded that they avoided crowded places than male respondents (57.7% vs. 46.2%, p = 0.04). Most participants (i.e., 272: 85.0%) reported that they had worn a mask in recent days, and more than two-thirds (84.4%) said that they still follow the strategies recommended by government authorities to prevent the spread of the virus. Again, more female respondents reported this than males (89.9% vs. 79.5%; p = 0.01). Significant correlations (p < 001) were noted between knowledge and practices (r = 0.31), knowledge and attitudes (r = 0.37), and attitudes and practices (r = 0.29). In the multivariate logistic regression analysis, occupation and education were independently associated with knowledge among both the male and female respondents (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]: 2.9; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.2–7.2; aOR: 5.9; 95% CI: 2.2–15.9). Residence was independently associated with attitudes, but only among the male respondents (aOR: 2.3; 95% CI: 1.1–4.9), and COVID-19 was independently associated with practices among both the male and female respondents (aOR: 4.5; 95% CI: 1.4–14.2; aOR: 9.8; 95% CI: 1.2–81.2). There were significant gender differences in both knowledge and practices toward COVID-19, with the female respondents achieving better scores than the male respondents. Thus, we recommend that health education campaigns are tailored to specifically target males.

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Gender Differences in Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices toward COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Anaam

Alsahali

2023

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“…Similar to this study, people who thought that they were unlikely to survive COVID-19 had a 3.9% higher anxiety score [6]. Attitudes agreeing that COVID-19 will be successfully controlled and the battle against it will be won were also effectively correlated with adherence, which further attenuated physiological problems [49,50]. Moreover, several studies revealed that the disadvantages of poor attitudes, such as a high perception of susceptibility and severity, may contribute to higher anxiety problems among the population [11,51,52].…”

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Effects of Spirituality, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices toward Anxiety Regarding COVID-19 among the General Population in INDONESIA: A Cross-Sectional Study

Rias

Rosyad²,

Chipojola

et al. 2020

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Background: Currently, the determinants of anxiety and its related factors in the general population affected by COVID-19 are poorly understood. We examined the effects of spirituality, knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) on anxiety regarding COVID-19. Methods: Online cross-sectional data (n = 1082) covered 17 provinces. The assessment included the Daily Spiritual Experiences Scale, the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale, and the KAP-COVID-19 questionnaire. Results: Multiple linear regression revealed that individuals who had low levels of spirituality had increased anxiety compared to those with higher levels of spirituality. Individuals had correct knowledge of early symptoms and supportive treatment (K3), and that individuals with chronic diseases and those who were obese or elderly were more likely to be severe cases (K4). However, participants who chose incorrect concerns about there being no need for children and young adults to take measures to prevent COVID-19 (K9) had significantly lower anxiety compared to those who responded with the correct choice. Participants who disagreed about whether society would win the battle against COVID-19 (A1) and successfully control it (A2) were associated with higher anxiety. Those with the practice of attending crowded places (P1) had significantly higher anxiety. Conclusions: Spirituality, knowledge, attitudes, and practice were significantly correlated with anxiety regarding COVID-19 in the general population.

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“…[35][36][37][38] Few online surveys in Pakistan and India showed a better percentage of good knowledge among the respondents, and this might have differed only due to sample selection or study process. [39][40] The importance of background issues in promoting a positive attitude and healthy practices during the COVID-19 crisis has been described in so many studies across the world. 38,[40][41] The current study included background issues along with individual, family, and social factors predicting preventive behaviors among the rural adults during the pandemic crisis.…”

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“…[39][40] The importance of background issues in promoting a positive attitude and healthy practices during the COVID-19 crisis has been described in so many studies across the world. 38,[40][41] The current study included background issues along with individual, family, and social factors predicting preventive behaviors among the rural adults during the pandemic crisis. However, multi-stage sampling from two rural areas might not be sufficient for providing representative samples and avoiding regional variations.…”

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Structural equation modeling for explaining preventive health practices of rural adults in the new normal context of COVID-19 pandemic

Alam

Haque

Saha³

et al. 2023

J Public Hlth Dev

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The effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are not only limited to health, they also impinge on the social life and economy of communities around the globe. Challenges faced by developing countries such as Bangladesh were multi-factorial and its rural population was highly vulnerable in this situation due to their cultural and sociodemographic context. Preventive behavioral changes were considered the best way to fight against the virus in absence of specific treatment and vaccines. This study has tried to explain preventive health practices during the COVID-19 pandemic, and aimed to explore the causal relationships of its major determinants through structural equation modeling (SEM) based on reasoned action approach (RAA). This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2020 among 810 rural Bangladeshi respondents aged 18-55 years. Around half of the respondents showed poor knowledge, motivation and practice regarding COVID-19 and its prevention. Along with socio-demographic factors, information, attitude, motivation, and intention of the people were found to be associated with the adoption of preventive health practices. The causal model of the COVID-19 prevention behaviors was assessed and justified through SEM. The model fits well with the empirical data (GFI=0.94, CFI=0.97, NFI=0.97, RMSEA=0.05, SRMR=0.04). Intention significantly influenced COVID-19 prevention behavior directly, showing the highest effect (β=0.89, p<0.001). Attitude (β=0.83, p<0.001) and motivation (β=0.15, p<0.001) also showed significant direct effects on intention. All the predictors together explained 79.6% of the variance for COVID-19 preventive behaviors. Adequate knowledge, a positive attitude, proper motivation, and positive intention can encourage rural adults to adopt healthy behaviors against COVID-19. The theoretical model of the study effectively explained COVID-19 preventive behaviors rationally and provided a roadmap for policy-makers to formulate strategies to combat COVID-19 and any future similar pandemic.

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Knowledge, attitude and practices towards COVID-19 among Indian residents during the pandemic: A cross-sectional online survey

Cited by 21 publications

References 6 publications

Gender Differences in Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices toward COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Gender Differences in Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices toward COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Effects of Spirituality, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices toward Anxiety Regarding COVID-19 among the General Population in INDONESIA: A Cross-Sectional Study

Structural equation modeling for explaining preventive health practices of rural adults in the new normal context of COVID-19 pandemic

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