PJMHS 2023
DOI: 10.53350/pjmhs2023171554
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Knowledge, Risk Perceptions and Preventive Behaviors Regarding to COVID-19 Pandemic in General Population of Sindh, Pakistan

Abstract: Aim: The purpose of this research was to evaluate how Pakistanis feel about and understand COVID-19 Methods: To conduct the cross-sectional survey, we used Google forms to digitize a questionnaire with 17 items, which we then sent to a sample of the general population. Results: There was a total of 615 questionnaires collected from residents of Sindh Province. Most people 75.1% believe that the disease is spread through direct contact with an infected person or through inhaling air droplets expelled by a sick… Show more

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“…Unwashed hands should not be used to touch the eyes, nose, or mouth (Jones et al, 2020;Dewangan et al, 2020). Avoid close contact with others (at least 1 meter, including shaking hands, especially those who are sick, have a fever, or are coughing or sneezing (Jamali et al, 2023;Taufik et al, 2022). Avoid travelling to congested areas (Vichiensan et al, 2023;Hara and Yamaguchi, 2021).…”
Section: General Prevention Of Covid-19mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Unwashed hands should not be used to touch the eyes, nose, or mouth (Jones et al, 2020;Dewangan et al, 2020). Avoid close contact with others (at least 1 meter, including shaking hands, especially those who are sick, have a fever, or are coughing or sneezing (Jamali et al, 2023;Taufik et al, 2022). Avoid travelling to congested areas (Vichiensan et al, 2023;Hara and Yamaguchi, 2021).…”
Section: General Prevention Of Covid-19mentioning
confidence: 99%