Knowledge, Attitudes, and Misconceptions About COVID-19 Prevention Practices Among High and Preparatory School Students in Dessie City, Ethiopia

Knowledge, attitudes, and misconceptions of students about COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) prevention have been examined in relatively few studies. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes and misconceptions about COVID-19 prevention practices among high and preparatory school (grades 9 to...

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Published in:Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare 2022-01, Vol.15, p.1035-1055
Main Authors: Feleke, Alelgne, Adane, Metadel, Embrandiri, Asha, Berihun, Gete, Walle, Zebader, Keleb, Awoke, Kloos, Helmut
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Attitudes
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
ethiopia
grade 8 to 12 students
High school students
Households
Information management
knowledge
misconceptions
Original Research
Prevention
Regression analysis
Sociodemographics
Students
Surveys
Training
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Summary:Knowledge, attitudes, and misconceptions of students about COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) prevention have been examined in relatively few studies. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes and misconceptions about COVID-19 prevention practices among high and preparatory school (grades 9 to 12) students in Dessie City, Ethiopia. This school-based cross-sectional study used a pre-tested structured questionnaire and direct observations from March 1 to 30, 2021 in 5 high and preparatory school students in Dessie City, Ethiopia. The sample size was proportionally allocated in each school based on the number of students registered in the first semester, stratified by grade level, and section. Data analysis employed 3 binary logistic regression models (Models I, II and III) with 95% CI (confidence interval). Bivariate analysis (crude odds ratio [COR]) and multivariable analysis (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]) were used. Variables with -values
ISSN:1178-2390
1178-2390
DOI:10.2147/JMDH.S325636