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The General Public Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Regarding COVID-19 During the Lockdown in Asian Developing
Sikandar Ali Qalati1, Dragana Ostic2, Mingyue Fan3
1Department of Management, School of Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, P.R. China.
Community Health Equity Research & Policy
|April 9, 2021
Summary
This study assessed public knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in China, India, and Pakistan. Findings reveal significant gaps in knowledge and poorer attitudes and practices among specific demographics, highlighting areas for targeted health interventions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Social Sciences
Background:
- The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic presents a significant global health crisis.
- Effective public health strategies are crucial in the absence of definitive treatments or vaccines.
- Understanding public knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) is essential for controlling disease transmission.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the general public's knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning COVID-19.
- To identify demographic factors associated with variations in KAP regarding COVID-19.
- To explore cross-border differences in KAP among China, India, and Pakistan.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional online survey was administered to 1,160 participants across China, India, and Pakistan.
- Data analysis included descriptive, univariate, and multivariate statistical methods using IBM SPSS version 23.0.
- Participant demographics (gender, age, marital status, employment, education) were recorded.
Main Results:
- A moderate correlation (58.4%) was observed between knowledge and attitude, and a weaker correlation (18.2%) between knowledge and practices.
- Lower knowledge levels were noted in females, residents of India and Pakistan, and individuals aged 30 years or younger.
- Poorer attitudes were prevalent among unmarried females and residents of India and Pakistan, while suboptimal practices were found in employed, unemployed, bachelor's degree holders, and females in India.
Conclusions:
- Significant disparities in COVID-19 knowledge, attitudes, and practices exist across different demographic groups and countries studied.
- Targeted public health campaigns are needed to address knowledge deficits and improve attitudes and practices, particularly among vulnerable populations.
- Future research should examine governmental strategies for lockdowns, economic support, and public adherence to health guidelines during pandemics.
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