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SARS-CoV2, the COVID-19 Pandemic and Community Perceptions
Nikki Keene Woods1, Inneké Vargas1, Melody McCray-Miller2
1Wichita State University, Wichita, KS, USA.
Journal of Primary Care & Community Health
|February 18, 2021
Summary
Public knowledge of COVID-19 symptoms remains low, despite widespread information access. Enhanced public health communication is crucial to bridge knowledge gaps and combat misinformation.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Communication
- Epidemiology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted significant public health communication challenges.
- Understanding public knowledge and beliefs is crucial for effective health messaging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess public knowledge and beliefs regarding SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19.
- To identify discrepancies between media health risk coverage and public understanding.
- To explore information sources utilized by the general public.
Main Methods:
- A 37-question survey was administered to 53 participants in a Midwestern community.
- Data collection focused on information sources, COVID-19 knowledge, and symptom recognition.
- Descriptive statistics were used to analyze survey responses.
Main Results:
- The internet and traditional media (radio/TV) were primary information sources.
- Most participants possessed basic COVID-19 knowledge, but few could identify the three most common symptoms (7.5%).
- A significant gap exists between media health risk communication and public comprehension.
Conclusions:
- There is an ongoing need for improved public health communication strategies.
- Educational initiatives should target online platforms to address misinformation and vaccine hesitancy.
- Closing the communication gap is essential for reducing health disparities.
Keywords:
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