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ArticlePloS one2022

Knowledge, attitude and practices towards COVID-19 preventive measures among adults in Bhutan: A cross-sectional study.

Tshering Yangzom, Tshering Cheki, Nirmala Koirala, Dipsika Rai

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Article in PloS one, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Tshering YangzomDepartment of Nursing Services, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital, Thimphu, Bhutan.ORCID 0000-0002-8679-941X
Tshering ChekiDepartment of Nursing Services, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital, Thimphu, Bhutan.ORCID 0000-0003-0928-8912
Nirmala KoiralaDepartment of Nursing Services, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital, Thimphu, Bhutan.
Dipsika RaiDepartment of Nursing Services, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital, Thimphu, Bhutan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic posed a major global health challenge. Preventive measures against the spread of COVID-19 require the involvement of all sections of society. Knowledge and attitude towards COVID-19 preventive measures influence human practices. We describe the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of COVID-19 preventive measure in Bhutan. This was a cross-sectional survey using multistage-cluster sampling involving participants from all 20 districts of the country. The knowledge was assessed using 12 items, attitude using 6 Likert items and practice using 10 items. There was total of 1708 respondents. The mean knowledge was 10.7, (SD = 1.5; range 0-12); 86.38% had good knowledge, 10.95% had average knowledge, 2.69% had poor knowledge. The common sources of knowledge were television (84.9%) and family and friends (74.7%). Those younger than 30 years were associated with good knowledge. The fear of contracting COVID-19 was reported by 96% and 86.4% agreed that appropriate preventive measures can help control the spread of COVID-19. Nearly all the respondents (97%) wore mask while going out and majority practiced good hand hygiene (87.9%) and proper cough etiquette (84.1%). The knowledge on COVID-19 preventive measures was good and the majority held positive attitudes and practices.

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COVID-19AdultCross-Sectional StudiesHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansPandemicsSARS-CoV-2Surveys and Questionnaires

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