Knowledge, attitude and practices towards SARS-CoV-2 genetic mutations and emerging variants among the population in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The coronavirus is continuously mutating and creating new SARS-CoV-2 variants. Public awareness about SARS-CoV-2 mutation is essential for effective preventive measures. The present study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) towards SARS-CoV-2 variants among the general population in Bangladesh.

Design

We conducted this online survey between 9 April 2021 and 10 May 2021 using structured questionnaires to collect the information.

Setting

We distributed the survey link among the participants from all 64 districts of Bangladesh using social media platforms.

Participants

A total of 1,090 respondents completed this survey. After careful evaluation, we excluded 18 responses due to partial or incomplete information, and 1,072 response

SUBMITTER: Ahmed I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10689417 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature