Knowledge, attitudes and practices associated with the COVID-19 among slum dwellers resided in Dhaka City: A Bangladeshi interview-based survey

Islam, Md. Saiful; Emran, Md. Galib Ishraq; Rahman, Md. Estiar; Banik, Rajon; Sikder, Md. Tajuddin; Smıth, Lee; Hossain, Sahadat

doi:10.1101/2020.09.15.20195255

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“…This finding is similar with other studies in Bangladesh demonstrating no significant sex differences in knowledge regarding COVID-19 [ 26 , 27 ]. This finding is similar to studies concerning knowledge towards COVID-19 (not vaccinations) conducted in Bangladesh which reported that males had marginally higher scores in knowledge regarding COVID-19 than females [ 28 , 29 ]. However, this finding is inconsistent to studies concerning knowledge towards COVID-19 (not vaccinations) conducted in Bangladesh which reported that males had marginally higher scores in knowledge regarding COVID-19 than females [ 28 , 29 ].…”

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“…This finding is similar to studies concerning knowledge towards COVID-19 (not vaccinations) conducted in Bangladesh which reported that males had marginally higher scores in knowledge regarding COVID-19 than females [ 28 , 29 ]. However, this finding is inconsistent to studies concerning knowledge towards COVID-19 (not vaccinations) conducted in Bangladesh which reported that males had marginally higher scores in knowledge regarding COVID-19 than females [ 28 , 29 ]. These discrepancies of knowledge found in our study on COVID-19 vaccinations are possibly due to limited government exposures to information or publicity on COVID-19 vaccinations since the vaccine rollout started.…”

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Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards COVID-19 vaccinations: a cross-sectional community survey in Bangladesh

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Background Several vaccines have been approved for use against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and distributed globally in different regions. However, general community knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards COVID-19 vaccinations are poorly understood. Thus, the study aimed to investigate community knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards COVID-19 vaccinations in Bangladesh. Methods An exploratory and anonymous population-based e-survey was conducted among 1658 general individuals (55.6% male; mean age = 23.17 ± 6.05 years; age range = 18–65 years). The survey was conducted using a semi-structured and self-reported questionnaire containing informed consent along with four sections (i.e., socio-demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions). Multiple linear regression was performed to determine the variables predicting knowledge, and attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccinations. Results The mean scores of knowledge and attitudes were 2.83 ± 1.48 (out of 5) and 9.34 ± 2.39 (out of 12) respectively. About a quarter of participants thought that the COVID-19 vaccination available in Bangladesh is safe, only 60% will have the vaccination and about two-thirds will recommend it to family and friends. In the multiple regression model, higher SES, having university/ higher levels of education, having nuclear families and having previous history of essential vaccines uptake were associated with knowledge; whilst attitudes were significantly associated with being female and having previous history of essential vaccines uptake. Just over half of the participants thought that everyone should be vaccinated and 61% responded that health workers should be vaccinated first on priority basis. 95% of respondents believed the vaccine should be administered free of charge in Bangladesh and almost 90% believed that the COVID-19 vaccine used in Bangladesh may have side effects. Conclusions The findings reflect inadequate knowledge but more positive attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccine among the general population in Bangladesh. In order to improve knowledge, immediate health education programs need to be initiated before mass vaccination are scheduled.

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Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards COVID-19 vaccinations: a cross-sectional community survey in Bangladesh

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“…Since then, the virus has spread worldwide, with millions of COVID-19 cases and related deaths being recorded globally [4]. The first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Bangladesh on March 8, 2020 [5,6,7], and more than 317,500 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 4,351 deaths have been recorded by September 03, 2020 [8].…”

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Physical inactivity and sedentary behaviors in the Bangladeshi population during the COVID-19 pandemic: An online cross-sectional survey

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Bishwas

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This study aimed to determine the prevalence of physical inactivity and sedentary behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic among Bangladeshi people. An online survey was conducted among 2,028 people over a period of 10 days on June, 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic at a time that the number of newly diagnosed cases was increasing, lockdown was still in place. Survey questions included socio-demographics and an adapted version of the IPAQ-SF to assess physical activity and sedentary behaviors. The prevalence rates of physical inactivity (<600 MET–minutes/week) and high sedentary behaviors (≥8 h/day) among Bangladeshi people were 37.9% and 20.9%, respectively. Regression analyses revealed that young age, being a student, from a middle-class family, or upper-class family, living with nuclear family, urban living, and suffering from no chronic diseases were all associated with physical inactivity and high sedentary behaviors. Moreover, physical inactivity and high sedentary behavior were strongly interrelated. However, many of the univariate risk factors exhibited interdependency. During the COVID-19 pandemic coinciding with lockdown measures a sizeable proportion of Bangladeshi people were physically inactive and reported sedentary behaviors ≥8 h/day. Public campaigns and media-based interventions encouraging home-based physical activities should be promoted to attenuate the impact of lockdown measures during a pandemic.

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“…A study in Bangladesh also found that sociodemographic factors such as high family income correlated with a more positive attitude towards COVID-19 [25]. Multiple studies conducted in various countries have shown similar results [26], [27], [28], [29].…”

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior of Parents toward School Reopening Amidst Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic in Indonesia

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Tan

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Objectives: Recently, the subject of reopening schools has raised several concerns, especially on the possibility of new COVID-19 cluster cases. The parent's role is essential in this matter. Therefore, this study aims to understand the parents' knowledge, attitude, and behavior toward COVID-19 in Indonesia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 206 Indonesian parents. A 55-items questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge, attitude, and behavior of subjects. In this study, median split tests, Kruskal-Wallis, Cronbach's α, and Pearson correlation test were used. Results: Subjects were found to have high levels of knowledge, especially in the knowledge of COVID-19 as a contagious viral disease (98.5%), and the necessity for children to maintain personal hygiene to prevent COVID-19 (98.5%). Subjects' attitudes were highest at understanding how to prevent COVID-19 (95.1%) and teaching children how to avoid COVID-19 (98.1%). Subjects' attitude was lowest at hearing the news of the death of COVID-19 scares them (72.8%), and on how their child(ren) are getting bored at home because of COVID-19 (69.9%). Subjects' are shown to have high levels of behavior in every question. This study found a significant correlation between socioeconomic status and subjects' knowledge (p = 0.007). Conclusion: This study revealed a lack of understanding of prevention strategies among low-income households. Hence, there is a need for targeted messaging and health education in low-income settings that consider the challenges they may face when attempting their children to practice COVID-19 prevention if schools reopen. Keywords: COVID-19, Knowledge, Attitude, Behavior, Parents, Indonesia

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Knowledge, attitudes and practices associated with the COVID-19 among slum dwellers resided in Dhaka City: A Bangladeshi interview-based survey

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Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards COVID-19 vaccinations: a cross-sectional community survey in Bangladesh

Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards COVID-19 vaccinations: a cross-sectional community survey in Bangladesh

Physical inactivity and sedentary behaviors in the Bangladeshi population during the COVID-19 pandemic: An online cross-sectional survey

Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior of Parents toward School Reopening Amidst Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic in Indonesia

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