Effects of Spirituality, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices toward Anxiety Regarding COVID-19 among the General Population in INDONESIA: A Cross-Sectional Study

Currently, the determinants of anxiety and its related factors in the general population affected by COVID-19 are poorly understood. We examined the effects of spirituality, knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) on anxiety regarding COVID-19. Online cross-sectional data ( = 1082) covered 17 prov...

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Published in:Journal of clinical medicine 2020-11, Vol.9 (12), p.3798
Main Authors: Rias, Yohanes Andy, Rosyad, Yafi Sabila, Chipojola, Roselyn, Wiratama, Bayu Satria, Safitri, Cikra Ikhda, Weng, Shuen Fu, Yang, Chyn Yng, Tsai, Hsiu Ting
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Language:English
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Anxiety
Attitudes
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Cross-sectional studies
Social networks
Spirituality
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Summary:Currently, the determinants of anxiety and its related factors in the general population affected by COVID-19 are poorly understood. We examined the effects of spirituality, knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) on anxiety regarding COVID-19. Online cross-sectional data ( = 1082) covered 17 provinces. The assessment included the Daily Spiritual Experiences Scale, the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale, and the KAP-COVID-19 questionnaire. Multiple linear regression revealed that individuals who had low levels of spirituality had increased anxiety compared to those with higher levels of spirituality. Individuals had correct knowledge of early symptoms and supportive treatment (K3), and that individuals with chronic diseases and those who were obese or elderly were more likely to be severe cases (K4). However, participants who chose incorrect concerns about there being no need for children and young adults to take measures to prevent COVID-19 (K9) had significantly lower anxiety compared to those who responded with the correct choice. Participants who disagreed about whether society would win the battle against COVID-19 (A1) and successfully control it (A2) were associated with higher anxiety. Those with the practice of attending crowded places (P1) had significantly higher anxiety. Spirituality, knowledge, attitudes, and practice were significantly correlated with anxiety regarding COVID-19 in the general population.
ISSN:2077-0383
2077-0383
DOI:10.3390/jcm9123798