Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of the Lebanese Community Toward COVID-19

被引:20
作者
Domiati, Souraya [1 ]
Itani, Mohamad [1 ]
Itani, Ghida [1 ]
机构
[1] Beirut Arab Univ, Dept Pharmacol & Therapeut, Fac Pharm, Beirut, Lebanon
关键词
COVID-19; knowledge; attitude; pandemic; Lebanese; CORONAVIRUS;
D O I
10.3389/fmed.2020.00542
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Objectives:Distinct measures were adopted in Lebanon to prohibit the spreading of SARS-CoV-2. These actions provide positive results only if the population chooses to be compliant. Aim:Accordingly, this study aimed to reflect the Lebanese population adherence by determining their level of knowledge and practice during this pandemic. Method:A cross-sectional online survey was performed in April 2020. It involved 410 volunteers from the main 5 Lebanese districts. The questionnaire was divided into 3 parts; sociodemographic, knowledge, and practice. A score was calculated out of 18 points to evaluate the knowledge of the respondents. The last 8 questions reflected the participants' precautionary methods during the pandemic. Descriptive statistics and one-way analysis of variance tests were conducted using SPSS version 20. Results:The overall correct rate of the knowledge questionnaire was 75%. Survey completers of extreme age groups (under 18 and >44), elementary education level, and medical occupation displayed the least level of knowledge compared to other groups (p< 0.05). Most of the participants showed proactive practices to protect themselves against COVID-19. They covered their mouths (81.2%), threw the used tissues (93.7%), and washed their hands (66.6%) after sneezing or coughing. Moreover, they wore face masks if they were sick (59%) or in a crowded place (79.3%). Concerning Hydroxychloroquine, 10% claimed that they would take it if they have COVID-19 symptoms. Conclusion:This survey sheds the light on the fact that one mandatory measure does not fit all the population; there must be a specialized method of prevention for each profession, age group, and area of the country to prevent the outbreak of COVID-19.
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