Knowledge, Perceptions and Behaviors Related to COVID-19 in a University Setting in Malaysia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Malaysia the COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has continued to escalate since its first detection in late January 2020, despite widespread implementation of control measures. This study aims to determine the knowledge, perception and behaviors with respect to COVID-19 in the midst of the third wave of the infection.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was carried out among staffs and students of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR). The survey consists of basic sociodemographic information, 22 items on knowledge on COVID-19, 3 items on perceived self-risk, 2 items on preparedness & perceived self-efficacy, 10 items on preventive (own) measures, 9 items assessing unwanted and desirable behaviors during the pandemic. Simple and multiple linear regression were performed to

SUBMITTER: Lee KW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9035815 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature