A Cross-Sectional Survey of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of University Students in Pakistan Regarding Covid-19

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ID22076866
AuthorsSohail Raza (0000-0002-7943-9395, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences), Nadia Mukhtar (0000-0002-2103-0669, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences), Muhammad Nawaz (0000-0002-3719-7914, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, corresponding author), Muhammad Asad Ali (0000-0003-4038-7054, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences), Muhammad Abu Bakr Shabbir (0000-0002-2575-1674, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences), Muhammad Ashraf (0000-0002-8226-7758, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences), Muhammad Adnan Ashraf, Zeeshan Ali (0000-0002-9674-4359, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences), Muhammad Rizwan Saleem (0000-0002-9764-2047, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences), Rabia Latif (0000-0001-5304-5948, University of Health Sciences Lahore), Tahir Yaqub (0000-0001-8698-3818, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences)
Year2021
Volume9
Pages697686-697686
Publication date2021-11-18
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2021.697686
PMID34869139
OpenAlexW3213936186
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited24

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

Cross-sectional study · Disease · Environmental health · Family medicine · Medical education · Pandemic · Pathology · Population · Public health · Socioeconomic status · COVID-19 and Mental Health · COVID-19 epidemiological studies · COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology

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