학술논문
Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward the COVID-19 infection among adults Iran: A cross-sectional study.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
NeJhaddadgar N; Health Promotion and Education, Department of Health Promotion and Education, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran.; Pirani N; Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute of Iran, Tehran university of medical sciences, Tehran, Iran.; Heydarian N; Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.; Ebadi Fard Azar AA; School of Medician, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.; Yazdi F; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran.; Toghroli R; Social Determinants in Health Promotion Research Center, Hormozgan Health Institute, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran.; Chaboksavar F; Nursing Care Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, I.R Iran.; Shalchi Oghli S; Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.; Kianipour N; Cardiovascular Research Center, Health Institute, Imam-Ali hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.; Zokaei A; School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.; Foroughinia A; School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
Source
Publisher: SAGE Publications Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101580775 Publication Model: eCollection Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 2279-9028 (Print) Linking ISSN: 22799028 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Public Health Res Subsets: PubMed not MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
2279-9028
Abstract
Background: Coronavirus illness (COVID-19) has spread globally and is affecting everyone severely. The evaluation of educational needs (knowledge, attitudes, and practices) is important in controlling COVID-19 situations. The goal of this study is to find out what adults in Ardabil City know, how they feel, and what they do about the COVID-19 infection.
Methods: In November 2021, a cross-sectional descriptive-correlational survey of 384 people was conducted using stratified-cluster sampling in Ardabil. The researchers created a self-reported questionnaire with 23 items as the data collection technique. The quantitative data were evaluated using descriptive statistics, the chi-square test, the correlation coefficient, and regression analysis.
Results: The correct answer rate for this research found that 73.17% of participants ( n = 281) had appropriate knowledge, 61.19% ( n = 235) had favorable attitudes, and 69.53% ( n = 267) had enough practice behavior. However, knowledge was related to gender, employment, and location of residence. Age, marital status, education level, and location of residence were all connected with attitude. Age, gender, and marital status were all related to the behavior. The findings of linear regression analysis revealed that knowledge and attitude influence behavior.
Conclusion: The study findings revealed a high degree of understanding of COVID-19, a positive attitude, and a strong commitment to good practices. Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors were influenced to varying degrees by age, marital status, education level, employment, and location of residence. Furthermore, knowledge and attitudes influenced behaviors.
Competing Interests: The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
(© The Author(s) 2022.)
Methods: In November 2021, a cross-sectional descriptive-correlational survey of 384 people was conducted using stratified-cluster sampling in Ardabil. The researchers created a self-reported questionnaire with 23 items as the data collection technique. The quantitative data were evaluated using descriptive statistics, the chi-square test, the correlation coefficient, and regression analysis.
Results: The correct answer rate for this research found that 73.17% of participants ( n = 281) had appropriate knowledge, 61.19% ( n = 235) had favorable attitudes, and 69.53% ( n = 267) had enough practice behavior. However, knowledge was related to gender, employment, and location of residence. Age, marital status, education level, and location of residence were all connected with attitude. Age, gender, and marital status were all related to the behavior. The findings of linear regression analysis revealed that knowledge and attitude influence behavior.
Conclusion: The study findings revealed a high degree of understanding of COVID-19, a positive attitude, and a strong commitment to good practices. Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors were influenced to varying degrees by age, marital status, education level, employment, and location of residence. Furthermore, knowledge and attitudes influenced behaviors.
Competing Interests: The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
(© The Author(s) 2022.)