Knowledge About COVID-19 in Brazil: Cross-Sectional Web-Based Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

COVID-19 is a highly transmissible illness caused by SARS-CoV-2. The disease has affected more than 200 countries, and the measures that have been implemented to combat its spread, as there is still no vaccine or definitive medication, have been based on supportive interventions and drug repositioning. Brazil, the largest country in South America, has had more than 140,000 recorded deaths and is one of the most affected countries. Despite the extensive quantity of scientifically recognized information, there are still conflicting discussions on how best to face the disease and the virus, especially with regard to social distancing, preventive methods, and the use of medications.

Objective

The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the Brazilian population's bas

SUBMITTER: Guimaraes VHA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7822056 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature