A cross-sectional study of knowledge, attitude, behaviour and preventive measures for COVID-19 infection in Lebanon

IF 1.7 4区 医学 Q3 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal Pub Date : 2023-04-26 DOI:10.26719/emhj.23.038
Fouad Sakr, Anna Maalouf, Elissa Msallem, Aline Issa, Jessica Nehme, Maha Hoteit, Mira Hleyhel, Pascale Salameh
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Background: The World Health Organization has often reiterated its recommendations for the prevention of COVID-19, however, the success of these measures largely depends on public knowledge and attitudes. Aims: This study assessed the relationship between knowledge, attitude, behaviour and preventive measures for COVID-19 infection in a Lebanese population. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between September and October 2020 using the snowball sampling technique and an online self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire had 4 parts targeting sociodemographic characteristics; medical history; knowledge, attitude and practices (preventive measures and behaviours related to COVID-19); and mental health variables such as psychological distress. Two models were derived using multivariable binomial logistic regression to optimize the picture of COVID-19 correlates. Results: Our sample comprised 1119 adults. Being older, female, a regular alcohol consumer, waterpipe smoker, having low level of education, low family income, and having contact with a COVID-19 patient correlated with increased odds of ever having been diagnosed with COVID-19. Participants who had ever been diagnosed with COVID-19 had a significantly better knowledge and a higher risky practice scale [adjusted odds ratio (ORa) = 1.49; 95% CI 1.27–1.74; P < 0.001; and ORa = 1.04; 95% CI 1.01–1.08; P = 0.024, respectively]. Conclusion: The most important predictors of COVID-19 infection appear to be generally well-known among the general population, however, their knowledge and adherence to preventive measures should be continuously re-evaluated. This study highlights the need for greater awareness to improve precautionary behaviours among the public.
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黎巴嫩关于COVID-19感染的知识、态度、行为和预防措施的横断面研究
背景:世界卫生组织经常重申其预防COVID-19的建议,然而,这些措施的成功在很大程度上取决于公众的知识和态度。目的:本研究评估了黎巴嫩人群对COVID-19感染的知识、态度、行为和预防措施之间的关系。方法:本横断面研究于2020年9月至10月进行,采用滚雪球抽样技术和在线自填问卷。问卷分为4部分,针对社会人口学特征;病史;知识、态度和做法(与COVID-19有关的预防措施和行为);以及心理健康变量,比如心理困扰。采用多变量二项logistic回归建立了两个模型,对COVID-19相关因素进行了优化。结果:我们的样本包括1119名成年人。年龄较大、女性、经常饮酒、吸烟、受教育程度低、家庭收入低以及与COVID-19患者有过接触,与被诊断为COVID-19的几率增加相关。曾被诊断为COVID-19的参与者具有更好的知识和更高的风险行为量表[调整优势比(ORa) = 1.49;95% ci 1.27-1.74;P & lt;0.001;ORa = 1.04;95% ci 1.01-1.08;P = 0.024]。结论:COVID-19感染最重要的预测因素似乎在普通人群中普遍为人所熟知,但应不断重新评估其对预防措施的了解和依从性。这项研究强调了提高公众意识以改善预防行为的必要性。
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Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICESPUBLIC, ENV-PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
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3.30
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4.80%
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112
期刊介绍: The Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, established in 1995, is the flagship health periodical of the World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean. The mission of the Journal is to contribute to improving health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region by publishing and publicising quality health research and information with emphasis on public health and the strategic health priorities of the Region. It aims to: further public health knowledge, policy, practice and education; support health policy-makers, researchers and practitioners; and enable health professionals to remain informed of developments in public health. The EMHJ: -publishes original peer-reviewed research and reviews in all areas of public health of relevance to the Eastern Mediterranean Region -encourages, in particular, research related to the regional health priorities, namely: health systems strengthening; emergency preparedness and response; communicable diseases; noncommunicable diseases and mental health; reproductive, maternal, child health and nutrition -provides up-to-date information on public health developments with special reference to the Region. The Journal addresses all members of the health profession, health educational institutes, as well as governmental and nongovernmental organizations in the area of public health within and outside the Region.
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