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COVID-19 Knowledge, Attitudes, and Preventive Measures of University Students in Bahrain
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Bahar , K, Author
Alalwan , T.A, Author
Zahid , M.N, Author
Gasparri , C, Author
Peroni , G, Author
Faragli , A, Author
Porta , E.L, Author
Redha , A.A, Author
Janahi , E.M, Author
Ibrahim , S, Author
Rondanelli , M, Author
Title of Periodical
Annali di Igiene Medicina Preventiva e di Comunita
Country of Publication
Kingdom of Bahrain
Place Published
Sakhir, Bahrain
Publisher
University of Bahrain
Date Issued
2022
Language
English
Subject
English Abstract
Abstract:
Background. The severe, acute respiratory syndrome COVID-19 that was first reported in China in December 2019 quickly became a global pandemic that has resulted in over 100 million infections and more than 2 million deaths. Study Design. This study aimed to assess the awareness level of university students regarding the possibility of becoming infected with COVID-19. In order to achieve this objective, we assessed the students’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors using an online survey questionnaire offered to a total of 300 students. Results. A positive response regarding awareness of COVID-19 symptoms was registered by more than 70% of the students, whereas 62% felt that wearing a mask did not give full protection against infection, approximately 30% agreed that antibiotics and antivirals did not treat COVID-19, and 62% agreed that vitamin C was helpful in treating common symptoms of COVID-19. Moreover, around 31% of the students believed that COVID-19 is a man-made virus. Students who had gotten infected with SARS-CoV-2 believed that wearing a mask gives full protection (p=0.018). In response to survey questions related to attitude, 80% of students cancelled and postponed meetings with friends, and 90% agreed that mask-wearing is the
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https://digitalrepository.uob.edu.bh/id/eb3d6e0c-8094-42b1-aca1-b8659b7176ef
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