Knowledge About COVID-19 Among Adults in China: Cross-sectional Online Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A detailed understanding of the public's knowledge and perceptions of COVID-19 could inform governments' public health actions in response to the pandemic.

Objective

The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge and perceptions of COVID-19 among adults in China and its variation among provinces and by sociodemographic characteristics.

Methods

Between May 8 and June 8, 2020, we conducted a cross-sectional online survey among adults in China who were registered with the private survey company KuRunData. We set a target sample size of 10,000 adults, aiming to sample 300-360 adults from each province in China. Participants were asked 25 questions that tested their knowledge about COVID-19, including measures to prevent infection, common symptoms, and rec

SUBMITTER: Yu F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8086781 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature