Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices towards Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) among the Public in Baghdad City

Abstract

Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by a newly discoveredcoronavirus. Coronaviruses transmits through personal contact and infection severity ranges from mild tosevere one. Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional design study to assess Knowledge, Attitudes and Practicestowards Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Among the Public in Baghdad city. The study startedfrom 10th April until 15th August 2020 during pandemic of COVID19 in order to complete the study Thedata collection has been achieved by internet (online) through Google forms. Results: the finding of thestudy demonstrated moderate level for knowledge, moderate level for attitudes, and high practice levelof study participants related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 in addition knowledge and attitudes variableshave significant impact upon practices of the study participants. Conclusions: the study has concluded thatpractices of population were influenced by age, living place, educational level, living place and presenceof COVID19 cases in residence area finally knowledge and attitudes of community has impact on practicesregarding COVID19.