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Knowledge, practice, and information sources regarding infectious diseases among Chinese children and adolescents: a

Yuan Zeng1,2, Feifei Li3,4, Wei Liang5

  • 1Changsha Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Changsha, 410001, China.

BMC Public Health
|February 1, 2025
PubMed

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Children

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health
  • Health Education

Background:

  • Infectious diseases pose a significant health risk to children globally.
  • Understanding children's knowledge and practices is crucial for effective prevention strategies.
  • Identifying reliable information sources is key to improving health behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the knowledge, preventive practices, and information sources related to infectious diseases in Chinese children.
  • To explore the interrelationships between these factors.
  • To inform future public health interventions and policies.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2013 as part of a national multi-centered cluster-randomized controlled trial in China.
  • Data were collected from 30,287 children using a questionnaire assessing knowledge, preventive practices, and information sources regarding infectious diseases.
  • Statistical analyses, including multivariable linear regression, were employed to determine associations.

Main Results:

  • Children's mean knowledge and preventive practice scores were 2.35 and 12.16, respectively.
  • Primary information sources included schools, interpersonal communication, and electronic media.
  • Higher knowledge levels and information from schools, electronic, and paper media were significantly linked to better preventive practices.

Conclusions:

  • Children's knowledge and information sources are significant predictors of their infectious disease prevention practices.
  • Findings highlight the importance of educational interventions and targeted information dissemination.
  • This research provides valuable insights for developing effective public health policies to combat infectious diseases in children.
Abstract

Keywords:
Children and adolescentsHand-washing behaviorInfectious diseasesKnowledgePracticeSources of information

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