Knowledge, Attitudes, and Preventive Behaviors of COVID-19 among Residents in Pru Yai Sub-district, Muang District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province

Authors

  • Daranchanok Phansuma Surawiwat School, Suranaree University of Technology
  • Pongsit Boonruksa School of Occupational Health and Safety, Institute of Public Health, Suranaree University of Technology

Keywords:

COVID-19; knowledge; attitude; preventive behavior; community

Abstract

Background and Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic causes deaths, health effects, and economic impacts across the world including Thailand. This study aimed to identify knowledge, attitudes, and preventive behaviors of COVID-19 and their factors among residents in Pru Yai Sub-district, Muang District, Nakhon Ratchasima province.

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in 348 samples. Data were collected using a questionnaire. It consisted of personal informations, and a set of questions to assess COVID-19 knowledge, attitudes, and preventive behaviors. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Spearman correlation, and Chi-square test.  

Results: The average score of knowledge was moderate, whereas those of attitudes and preventive behaviors were good. Most subjects had a good level of knowledge (62.4%), attitudes (71.3%), and preventive behaviors of COVID-19 (72.4%). Knowledge was positive correlated with attitude (rs= 0.49) and with preventive behavior (rs = 0.47). Attitude had a positive correlation with preventive behavior (rs = 0.79). Factors related to the level of knowledge, attitude, and preventive behavior were age, education level, income, and source of COVID-19 information via the internet/social media platform.

Conclusions:  Knowledge and attitudes had relationships with preventive behaviors of COVID-19. The level of the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors were related to personal characteristics. The data could be used as guidelines for efficient COVID-19 pandemic prevention and control in the communities.

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Published

2021-10-04

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Phansuma D, Boonruksa P. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Preventive Behaviors of COVID-19 among Residents in Pru Yai Sub-district, Muang District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. SRIMEDJ [Internet]. 2021 Oct. 4 [cited 2024 Apr. 25];36(5):597-604. Available from: https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/SRIMEDJ/article/view/252568

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