Evaluating e-health literacy, knowledge, attitude and practice regarding COVID-19 prevention and Self-Protection among Iranian students: a cross-sectional online survey

The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic requires integrated intervention by both the governments and individuals. University students have a great role in distributing reliable information about disease prevention behaviors. The aim of this study was to identify the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice...

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Published in:BMC medical education 2022-03, Vol.22 (1), p.148-148, Article 148
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Iran
Knowledge
Male
Medical informatics
Medical students
Methods
Practice
Prevention
Preventive behavior
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