Perception and Practices of the Students and Employees of Nursing College at Misr University for Science and Technology regarding COVID-19

Abstract

Background: COVID-19 and its novel strains have spreads everywhere worldwide, which require positive attitudes and sustainability of preventive practices measures among people. Aim: The study aimed to assess perception and practices of Nursing College students and employees at Misr University for Science and Technology regarding COVID-19. Design and Setting: A 802 participants of cross-sectional population survey study was conducted at the College of Nursing at Misr University for Science and Technology. Tool of Data Collection: Questionnaire consisted of four sections; The 1st section was about the demographic characteristics of study participants and vaccination data; the 2nd section was to assess knowledge about COVID-19; the 3rd section was to assess the study participants attitudes toward COVID-19, while the 4th section was about the practices of the prevention and control measures of COVID-19. Results:62.5% of the participants were males, with the mean age of 22. Seventy-two of the study participants had received COVID-19 vaccines, 98.6 % was having a satisfactory level of knowledge and 99.4% showed positive attitude, meanwhile 100% of the participants revealed satisfactory level of practice. Conclusion: the majority of the study participants were having satisfactory level of knowledge and practices, as well positive attitudes regarding COVID-19. Recommendation: A continuous awareness raising, vaccination and practices the activities of health promotion are highly recommended to prevent and control infection of COVID-19.