scholarly journals Knowledge About COVID-19 Among Adults in China: Cross-sectional Online Survey (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fengyun Yu ◽  
Pascal Geldsetzer ◽  
Anne Meierkord ◽  
Juntao Yang ◽  
Qiushi Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Western China ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Sampling Weights ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Recommended Care ◽  
Care Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior

BACKGROUND A detailed understanding of the public’s knowledge and perceptions of COVID-19 could inform governments’ public health actions in response to the pandemic. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge and perceptions of COVID-19 among adults in China and its variation among provinces and by sociodemographic characteristics. METHODS Between May 8 and June 8, 2020, we conducted a cross-sectional online survey among adults in China who were registered with the private survey company KuRunData. We set a target sample size of 10,000 adults, aiming to sample 300-360 adults from each province in China. Participants were asked 25 questions that tested their knowledge about COVID-19, including measures to prevent infection, common symptoms, and recommended care-seeking behavior. We disaggregated responses by age; sex; education; province; household income; rural–urban residency; and whether or not a participant had a family member, friend, or acquaintance who they know to have been infected with SARS-CoV-2. All analyses used survey sampling weights. RESULTS There were 5079 men and 4921 women who completed the questionnaire and were included in the analysis. Out of 25 knowledge questions, participants answered a mean and median of 21.4 (95% CI 21.3-21.4) and 22 (IQR 20-23) questions correctly, respectively. A total of 83.4% (95% CI 82.7%-84.1%) of participants answered four-fifths or more of the questions correctly. For at least one of four ineffective prevention measures (using a hand dryer, regular nasal irrigation, gargling mouthwash, and taking antibiotics), 68.9% (95% CI 68.0%-69.8%) of participants answered that it was an effective method to prevent a SARS-CoV-2 infection. Although knowledge overall was similar across provinces, the percent of participants who answered the question on recommended care-seeking behavior correctly varied from 47.0% (95% CI 41.4%-52.7%) in Tibet to 87.5% (95% CI 84.1%-91.0%) in Beijing. Within provinces, participants who were male, were middle-aged, were residing in urban areas, and had higher household income tended to answer a higher proportion of the knowledge questions correctly. CONCLUSIONS This online study of individuals across China suggests that the majority of the population has good knowledge of COVID-19. However, a substantial proportion still holds misconceptions or incorrect beliefs about prevention methods and recommended health care–seeking behaviors, especially in rural areas and some less wealthy provinces in Western China. This study can inform the development of tailored public health policies and promotion campaigns by identifying knowledge areas for which misconceptions are comparatively common and provinces that have relatively low knowledge.

scholarly journals Knowledge About COVID-19 Among Adults in China: Cross-sectional Online Survey

10.2196/26940 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. e26940
Author(s):  
Fengyun Yu ◽  
Pascal Geldsetzer ◽  
Anne Meierkord ◽  
Juntao Yang ◽  
Qiushi Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Western China ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Sampling Weights ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Recommended Care ◽  
Care Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior

Background A detailed understanding of the public’s knowledge and perceptions of COVID-19 could inform governments’ public health actions in response to the pandemic. Objective The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge and perceptions of COVID-19 among adults in China and its variation among provinces and by sociodemographic characteristics. Methods Between May 8 and June 8, 2020, we conducted a cross-sectional online survey among adults in China who were registered with the private survey company KuRunData. We set a target sample size of 10,000 adults, aiming to sample 300-360 adults from each province in China. Participants were asked 25 questions that tested their knowledge about COVID-19, including measures to prevent infection, common symptoms, and recommended care-seeking behavior. We disaggregated responses by age; sex; education; province; household income; rural–urban residency; and whether or not a participant had a family member, friend, or acquaintance who they know to have been infected with SARS-CoV-2. All analyses used survey sampling weights. Results There were 5079 men and 4921 women who completed the questionnaire and were included in the analysis. Out of 25 knowledge questions, participants answered a mean and median of 21.4 (95% CI 21.3-21.4) and 22 (IQR 20-23) questions correctly, respectively. A total of 83.4% (95% CI 82.7%-84.1%) of participants answered four-fifths or more of the questions correctly. For at least one of four ineffective prevention measures (using a hand dryer, regular nasal irrigation, gargling mouthwash, and taking antibiotics), 68.9% (95% CI 68.0%-69.8%) of participants answered that it was an effective method to prevent a SARS-CoV-2 infection. Although knowledge overall was similar across provinces, the percent of participants who answered the question on recommended care-seeking behavior correctly varied from 47.0% (95% CI 41.4%-52.7%) in Tibet to 87.5% (95% CI 84.1%-91.0%) in Beijing. Within provinces, participants who were male, were middle-aged, were residing in urban areas, and had higher household income tended to answer a higher proportion of the knowledge questions correctly. Conclusions This online study of individuals across China suggests that the majority of the population has good knowledge of COVID-19. However, a substantial proportion still holds misconceptions or incorrect beliefs about prevention methods and recommended health care–seeking behaviors, especially in rural areas and some less wealthy provinces in Western China. This study can inform the development of tailored public health policies and promotion campaigns by identifying knowledge areas for which misconceptions are comparatively common and provinces that have relatively low knowledge.

scholarly journals HEALTH CARE-SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF COASTAL COMMUNITIES IN BANYUWANGI, INDONESIA: RESULTS OF A CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY

Jurnal NERS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Susy Katikana Sebayang ◽  
Erni Astutik ◽  
Desak Made Sintha Kurnia Dewi ◽  
Ayik Mirayanti Mandagi ◽  
Septa Indra Puspikawati
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Health Care Service ◽  
Coastal Communities ◽  
Health Care Seeking ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior

Introduction:  Improving health care-seeking behavior of the coastal communities is a pathway to improve their health. This analysis aims to explore the health care-seeking behavior of the coastal communities in Banyuwangi District to recommend the room for improvement for health promotion and health service improvement for these communities. Method: Data from a cross-sectional survey of metabolic syndrome and mental health conducted in coastal communities in Banyuwangi was used for analysis.  Randomly selected participants from a list of members of Family Welfare Development Group (Pembinaan Kesejahteraan Keluarga /PKK) were asked for an interview at corresponding village office in Ketapang, Bangsring, Bulu Agung, Grajagan and Kampung Mandar village.  Distribution of health care-seeking behaviors was analyzed individually and where possible were segregated by gender and age. Results: More than half of the coastal communities in Banyuwangi District went to health care service to seek health and 7 out of 10 turned to health care service to seek health for their family members.  Women more than men turned to health care service when they or their family members fell ill.  Private doctors rather than Puskesmas were more popular.  Private midwives were the most popular service for antenatal care (ANC) and delivery.  Although there was not a clear increase in health care service utilization over time, we found that contraceptive utilization increased with time. Conclusion: The utilization of health care service in Banyuwangi needs to be more promoted especially for men’s health.  

scholarly journals Knowledge and Awareness of Cervical Cancer among HIV-Infected Women in Ethiopia

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Netsanet Shiferaw ◽  
Mohamad I. Brooks ◽  
Graciela Salvador-Davila ◽  
Shumet Lonsako ◽  
Konjit Kassahun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cervical Cancer Prevention ◽  
Health Care Seeking ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Health Care Seeking Behavior

Introduction. Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death among Ethiopian women. Low awareness of cervical cancer, in combination with low health care seeking behavior, is a key challenge for cervical cancer prevention. This study assessed the knowledge of cervical cancer among HIV-infected women in Ethiopia. Methods. A facility-based cross-sectional survey was conducted from August to September 2012 among HIV-infected women between 21 and 49 years of age. Basic descriptive statistics were performed using SPSS. Results. A total of 432 HIV-infected women participated in this study. About 71% of participants had ever heard of cervical cancer. Among women who had ever heard of cervical cancer, 49% did not know the cause while 74% were able to identify at least one risk factor for cervical cancer. Only 33% of women were able to correctly address when women should seek care and 33% identified at least one treatment option for cervical cancer. Conclusion. This study revealed that knowledge about cervical cancer was generally low, in particular for health care seeking behavior and treatment of cervical cancer. Health awareness programs should be strengthened at both community and health facility levels with emphasis highlighting the causes, risk factors, care seeking behaviors, and treatment options for cervical cancer.

scholarly journals Accessibility and utilization of modern health care among rural community in Ethiopia: The case of Bako district, Western Oromia: Community based descriptive cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tadesse Abdisa Abdisa ◽  
Zelalem Desalegn ◽  
Melese Chego Cheme
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Health Care Seeking Behavior

Abstract Objectives: Knowing determinants of health seeking behaviors of families is significant in assuring access and utilization of health services. Less is known on the seeking behaviors and access of modern health services among populations in rural settings in Ethiopia. The general Objective of the study is to assess health care seeking behavior (Utilization) and associated factors among the community of in Bako Tibe District, Ethiopia. Community based descriptive cross-sectional study design was used on 750 head of the residents of ≥18 years old. Multistage sampling technique was used to get the households and data was collected by interview using structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 24. Binary and multiple logistic regression analysis were used to identify the factors associated with the health seeking behavior. Results: 495(66%) reported having morbidity and level of health care seeking behavior was 78.6% of which 66% sought care from government facilities. Sex of respondent, residence, family size, educational status, monthly income, disease condition, Perceived severity & access to needed health information were found to be significant associated factors of healthcare seeking behavior of the respondents in multiple logistic regression analysis. Keywords: Health seeking behavior, Access, Bako district, Ethiopia

Gynecological Problems of Postmenopausal Women and Their Health Care-Seeking Behavior in Rural Community

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 135-138
Author(s):  
Husneara Begum ◽  
Riffat Rahim
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Health Care Seeking ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Health Care Seeking Behavior

Background: Gynecological problems and health care-seeking behavior of postmenopausal women vary among populations and societies. Few data are available about times and types of gynecological problems of postmenopausal women and health care-seeking behavior, socio-demographic and reproductive factors among rural women of Bangladesh.Objectives: The present study was conducted to find out the prevalence of gynecological problems, to identify socio-demographic factors and to identify the health care seeking-behavior of rural postmenopausal women.Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in women aged 50−70 years. A purposive sampling technique was used to retrieve data from 252 postmenopausal women from 3 villages of Savar Upazilla of Dhaka, Bangladesh.Results: The mean age of our study population was 57.27 ± 6.08 years, and the mean menopausal age was 48.20 ± 3.226 years. Regarding prevalence of gynecological problems, 28% had vaginal dryness, 5% had per vaginal bleeding, 9% had urinary problems, and 4% had something coming down per vagina. For primary treatment, 43% went to pharmacy, 29% went to private chamber or private clinic, and only 22% went to government hospitals for their general health problems. Some significant association was found between age of marriage, number of fertility and gynecological problems.Conclusion: Further studies are needed with a larger sample size to identify different life style, diet, and socio-cultural characteristics and to better understand the health care-seeking behavior of women of rural communities.J Enam Med Col 2018; 8(3): 135-138

scholarly journals Food Poisoning and Care-Seeking Behavior - Cases of Students from the City of Mohammedia in Morocco - Prospective Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasna Lamine ◽  
Elhassan ouanouche ◽  
Abdelmajid Soulaymani ◽  
Abderrazzak: Khadmaoui
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Food Poisoning ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Health It ◽  
Prospective Survey ◽  
Care Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
The City ◽  
Consultant Doctor

Abstract Background: Food poisoning is a problem that affects public health. It is unveiling opens an opportunity for action to identify and avoid the problem. The main objective of this study is to analyze the environmental factors that influence the obligation to consult a doctor or not following food poisoning.Methods: The study was conducted, following a prospective survey, on a sample of 408 students chosen at random from six schools of urban origin in the city of Mohammedia in Morocco.Results: 33.6% of the students confirmed having consulted the doctor against 66.4% after food poisoning. In the same way, we found that 16.2% (n = 66) of the students who declared poisoning following the consumption of an offending food were hospitalized. In addition, only 13.6% of intoxicated carried out analyzes were requested by the consultant doctor. 59.3% of the drugs prescribed by doctors are anti-infectious followed by gastro-entero-hepatology 15.4% and 12.3% are analgesics.Conclusions: Overall, this study confirms that food poisoning is very frequent among students in Morocco, so parents should be educated about the danger of food poisoning in their children, by presenting them to a doctor immediately after contamination to avoid complications.

scholarly journals Determinants of health care seeking behavior among rural population of a coastal area in South India

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramesh Chand Chauhan ◽  
Mani Kandan ◽  
Anil J. Purty ◽  
Abel Samuel ◽  
Zile Singh
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Coastal Area ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Health Care Seeking ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Care Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Health Care Seeking Behavior

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Understanding of health seeking behaviour (HSB) is essential to provide need based health care services to the population. Many factors like sex, age, type of illness, access to services and perceived quality of the services, influences the health seeking behavior. This study assessed the HSB among rural population of a coastal area in Tamil Nadu.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A community based descriptive study was done in a rural coastal area of Villupuram district in Tamil Nadu state of India. Using simple random sampling method, 559 participants were selected. A pre-tested structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. Information about socio-demographic characteristics, presence of acute or chronic illness, health care seeking behavior and reasons for non-utilization of particular health facilities etc. was obtained. Chi square test was applied to find the association of health care seeking behavior with various participant characteristics.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Among 559 study participants, majority (56.4%) visited public health care facilities for various illnesses. Almost one-third of the study participants visited the private health facilities and another 11.6 percent visited other health facilities including pharmacies. Among various causes, febrile illnesses (39.5%) and pain (20.8%) were the most common reasons for visiting a health care facility. Individual’s income was significantly associated with the HSB (p value &lt;0.05). Availability of services, free of cost was reported as most common reason for preferring to the public health facility. On other hand, private practitioners were preferred due to their better availability and quality of care.</p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Public health care facilities were preferred by due to low cost of services and HSB varies with the type of illness and income of the individuals.

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