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dc.contributor.author | Salameh, Basma$AAUP$Palestinian | - |
dc.contributor.author | Basha, Sami $Other$Palestinian | - |
dc.contributor.author | Basha, Walid$Other$Palestinian | - |
dc.contributor.author | Abdallah, Jihad$Other$Palestinian | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2021-03-03T16:51:08Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2021-03-03T16:51:08Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2021-02-22 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://repository.aaup.edu/jspui/handle/123456789/1354 | - |
dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this study is to offer a timely understanding of university students’ knowledge, perception, and preventative practices related to COVID-19 in Palestine and to determine affecting factors (gender, region, and type of locality). A cross-sectional design was used and data was collected over 2 weeks in April 2020 through an online survey. A total of 484 surveys were collected from students from different Palestinian universities. Participants showed high levels of knowledge across multiple topics (symptoms and characteristics of COVID-19, prevention practices, and at-risk groups), although respondents were less likely to indicate mask wearing as an effective prevention practice compared to other practices, and almost one-third reported incorrectly that taking antibiotics is effective in preventing COVID-19 infection. Respondents reported the most trust in the Ministry of Health as a source of information, and the least trust in social media. A generally high level of acceptance of government regulations related to the COVID-19 pandemic was found. Given the current global situation and the second wave of infections in Palestine, plans should be in place to disseminate correct information and combat newly-emerging rumors and misinformation through channels that are trusted by the university student population. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
dc.publisher | INQUIRY (INQ) | en_US |
dc.title | Knowledge, Perceptions, and Prevention Practices among Palestinian University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Questionnaire-Based Survey | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
Appears in Collections: | Faculty & Staff Scientific Research publications |
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