Knowledge and attitude regarding the COVID-19 pandemic among undergraduate health science students of Nepal: An online survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aims to assess health science students' knowledge and attitude about COVID-19 epidemiology, management, and prevention; and the association of knowledge and attitude with various sociodemographic characteristics.

Methods

An online survey was done among 524 undergraduate health science students using a pre-tested questionnaire across 19 health science institutions in Nepal from 30 June to 11 August 2021. All subjects were enrolled in the study after informed consent. Outcomes were Knowledge level, attitude level, and predictors of knowledge level and attitude level. Bivariate analysis was done to determine the association between variables.

Results

Of 524 students, 42.9% were male, and 57.1% were female. More than half (54.6%) and the majority (85

SUBMITTER: Anand A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10486226 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature