Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Saudi Citizens on COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multi-region Survey
Background: Although policies and guidelines may not always be optimal in all settings, a tailor-fitted guideline is appropriate. This study aims to determine the differences in the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of Saudi citizens toward Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Methods: A...
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| author | Maha Sanat Alreshidi Nojoud Abdullah Daaya Alreshidi Ebaa Felemban Ferdinand Gonzales |
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| description | Background: Although policies and guidelines may not always be optimal in all settings, a tailor-fitted guideline is appropriate. This study aims to determine the differences in the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of Saudi citizens toward Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Methods: A quantitative-comparative-correlational approach was carried out from March 21 to May 22, 2020. Descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and t-test were used to determine the differences in knowledge and demographic characteristics. Linear regression was used to determine relationships among KAP.
Results: The participants’ knowledge yielded 82.83%, positive attitudes (M = 2.10; SD = 1.15) and good practices (M = 2.10; SD = 1.15). Significant differences in knowledge were found for gender (t = −6.79; p < 0.001), marital status (F = 10.59; p < 0.001), education (F = 32.46; p < 0.001), occupation (F = 6.79; p < 0.001), and area of residence (F = 7.53; p <.001). Knowledge and practices showed a significant relationship (p < 0.001).
Conclusions: Gender, marital status, education, occupation, and area of residence are all causal factors that differ regarding knowledge. Moreover, a significant relationship between knowledge and practice is established, which is necessary to improve. These study results can serve as a basis for creating effective health education programs toward COVID-19. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4bd9b128ba4e40ae823f69bbf71fa1672023-02-21T06:38:56ZengUniversitas IndonesiaMakara Journal of Health Research2356-36642356-36562021-12-0125314615210.7454/msk.v25i3.1301Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Saudi Citizens on COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multi-region SurveyMaha Sanat Alreshidi0Nojoud Abdullah Daaya Alreshidi1Ebaa Felemban2Ferdinand Gonzales3College of Nursing, University of Hail, Hail City 2240, Saudi ArabiaMaternal and Child Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Hail, Hail City 2240, Saudi ArabiaNursing Department, Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif 2425, Saudi ArabiaCollege of Nursing, University of Hail, Hail City 2240, Saudi ArabiaBackground: Although policies and guidelines may not always be optimal in all settings, a tailor-fitted guideline is appropriate. This study aims to determine the differences in the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of Saudi citizens toward Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Methods: A quantitative-comparative-correlational approach was carried out from March 21 to May 22, 2020. Descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and t-test were used to determine the differences in knowledge and demographic characteristics. Linear regression was used to determine relationships among KAP. Results: The participants’ knowledge yielded 82.83%, positive attitudes (M = 2.10; SD = 1.15) and good practices (M = 2.10; SD = 1.15). Significant differences in knowledge were found for gender (t = −6.79; p < 0.001), marital status (F = 10.59; p < 0.001), education (F = 32.46; p < 0.001), occupation (F = 6.79; p < 0.001), and area of residence (F = 7.53; p <.001). Knowledge and practices showed a significant relationship (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Gender, marital status, education, occupation, and area of residence are all causal factors that differ regarding knowledge. Moreover, a significant relationship between knowledge and practice is established, which is necessary to improve. These study results can serve as a basis for creating effective health education programs toward COVID-19.https://scholarhub.ui.ac.id/mjhr/vol25/iss3/1/attitudescovid-19knowledgepracticesaudi citizens |
| spellingShingle | Maha Sanat Alreshidi Nojoud Abdullah Daaya Alreshidi Ebaa Felemban Ferdinand Gonzales Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Saudi Citizens on COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multi-region Survey Makara Journal of Health Research attitudes covid-19 knowledge practice saudi citizens |
| title | Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Saudi Citizens on COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multi-region Survey |
| title_full | Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Saudi Citizens on COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multi-region Survey |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Saudi Citizens on COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multi-region Survey |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Saudi Citizens on COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multi-region Survey |
| title_short | Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Saudi Citizens on COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multi-region Survey |
| title_sort | knowledge attitudes and practices of saudi citizens on covid 19 pandemic a multi region survey |
| topic | attitudes covid-19 knowledge practice saudi citizens |
| url | https://scholarhub.ui.ac.id/mjhr/vol25/iss3/1/ |
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