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A cross-sectional study of knowledge, attitude, behaviour and preventive measures for COVID-19 infection in Lebanon / Fouad Sakr;Anna Maalouf;Elissa Msallem;Aline Issa;Jessica Nehme;Maha Hoteit;Mira Hleyhel;Pascale Salameh

Tác giả : Fouad Sakr;Anna Maalouf;Elissa Msallem;Aline Issa;Jessica Nehme;Maha Hoteit;Mira Hleyhel;Pascale Salameh

Nhà xuất bản : World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Năm xuất bản : 2023

Chủ đề : 1. Betacoronavirus. 2. Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). 3. COVID-19 -- epidemiology. 4. Cross-Sectional Studies -- prevention and control. 5. Disease Outbreaks. 6. Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice. 7. Lebanon. 8. Surveys and Questionnaires. 9. Journal / periodical articles.

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Background: The World Health Organization has often reiterated its recommendations for the prevention of COVID-19, however, the success of these measures largely depends on public knowledge and attitudes. Aims: This study assessed the relationship between knowledge, attitude, behaviour and preventive measures for COVID-19 infection in a Lebanese population. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between September and October 2020 using the snowball sampling technique and an online self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire had 4 parts targeting sociodemographic characteristics; medical history; knowledge, attitude and practices (preventive measures and behaviours related to COVID-19); and mental health variables such as psychological distress. Two models were derived using multivariable binomial logistic regression to optimize the picture of COVID-19 correlates. Results: Our sample comprised 1119 adults. Being older, female, a regular alcohol consumer, waterpipe smoker, having low level of education, low family income, and having contact with a COVID-19 patient correlated with increased odds of ever having been diagnosed with COVID-19. Participants who had ever been diagnosed with COVID-19 had a significantly better knowledge and a higher risky practice scale [adjusted odds ratio (ORa) = 1.49; 95% CI 1.27–1.74; P < 0.001; and ORa = 1.04; 95% CI 1.01–1.08; P = 0.024, respectively]. Conclusion: The most important predictors of COVID-19 infection appear to be generally well-known among the general population, however, their knowledge and adherence to preventive measures should be continuously re-evaluated. This study highlights the need for greater awareness to improve precautionary behaviours among the public.
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https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/368524