Absence of short-term changes in knowledge and attitudes among household contacts of COVID-19 cases during the post-acute phase of the pandemic in Catalonia and Navarre, Spain
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Household contacts maintained good knowledge and attitudes towards COVID-19 preventive measures. Short-term changes were not significant, offering insights for future respiratory virus emergencies.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Disease Control
Background
- The post-acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic saw a relaxation of public health mandates.
- Understanding sustained public knowledge and attitudes towards preventive measures is crucial for managing future respiratory virus outbreaks.
Purpose Of The Study
- To evaluate short-term changes in knowledge and attitudes regarding COVID-19 and its preventive measures.
- To assess the impact of the pandemic's post-acute phase on public health behaviors in Spain.
Main Methods
- A survey was conducted among household contacts of COVID-19 cases in Catalonia and Navarre.
- Knowledge and attitudes were assessed at baseline and three months using a Likert scale, with responses categorized as correct or incorrect.
- 118 participants completed the three-month follow-up interview out of 172 initially contacted.
Main Results
- Knowledge of hand-washing and mask protocols remained stable over the three-month period.
- While initial attitudes towards preventive measures were adequate (86%), a significant decrease in positive attitudes towards mask use was observed in high-risk participants (-9.1%, p=0.048).
- Most observed changes in knowledge and attitudes were not statistically significant.
Conclusions
- Household contacts demonstrated sustained correct knowledge and attitudes towards COVID-19 preventive measures.
- Despite relaxed mandates, significant short-term shifts in behavior were not evident, suggesting resilience in public health adherence.
- Findings are relevant for preparedness strategies during future respiratory virus health emergencies.
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