Knowledge of prevention of COVID-19 among the general people in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study in Rajshahi district.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Until now, no vaccine or effective drug is available for the control, prevention, and treatment of COVID-19. Preventive measures are the only ways to be protected from the disease and knowledge of the people about the preventive measures is a vital matter.

Objectives

The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge of the general people in Rajshahi district, Bangladesh regarding the COVID-19 preventive measures.

Methodology

This cross sectional study was conducted from March 10 to April 25, 2020. Data were collected with a semi-structured questionnaire from 436 adult respondents selected by using a mixed sampling technique. Frequency analysis, chi-square test, and logistic regression model were utilized in this study. SPSS (IBM, Version 22) was used for dat

SUBMITTER: Rana MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7725348 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature