“Knowledge and practices towards COVID-19 during its outbreak: a multinational cross-sectional study”

摘要: Background: The emergence of COVID-19 globally coupled with its unknown aetiology and high transmission rate has created an unprecedented state emergency worldwide. Public knowledge awareness about are essential in suppressing pandemic status. Method: A cross-sectional study using online survey was conducted between 19th March 6th April 2020 three Middle Eastern countries (Jordan, Saudi Arabia Kuwait) to explore the practices population towards COVID-19. previously developed questionnaire used. Multiple linear regression analysis used identify predictors knowledge. Results: total 1,208 participants were involved this from (Jordan = 389, 433, Kuwait 386). majority (n 810, 67.2%) females aged 30 49 years 501, 41.5%). Participants had moderate overall a mean score 7.93 (SD 1.72) out 12, 66.1%. better disease prevention control 83.0%, whereas lowest sub-scale scores for questions routes (43.3%). High education level important predictor greater (p<0.01). Conclusion: relatively low COVID-19, particularly regarding routes. Policymakers recommended develop informative related campaigns targeted specifically university students, unemployed individuals those lower levels education.