Gaps In The Public’s Awareness And Protective Practices During Pivotal Time Of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Survey From Indonesia
Penulis/Author
Prof. Dr. Susi Ari Kristina, S.Farm., M.Kes., Apt. (1); MEITA ANNISA (2); apt. Mawardi Ihsan, M.Sc. (3)
Tanggal/Date
3 2020
Kata Kunci/Keyword
Abstrak/Abstract
Background: The rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic requires each individual to increase public awareness and protection in order to avoid the risk of infection. The objective of this study was to assess the awareness and protection practices of COVID-19 in Indonesia.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey study was administered during April 2020. About 640 Indonesian were participated in this study. A validated questionnaire consisted of demographic and protection practices during pandemic was being administered. Association between practices on protection method and respondent’ characteristics was analyzed using Chi square test.
Results: Approximately 55.63% of the respondents were aware to staying at home to prevent COVID-19. There was still a lack of awareness among respondents about protection practices, with only two-thirds doing hand hygiene with soap and wearing masks. Nearly 80.94% of respondents used food supplements while their families had mild symptoms such as coughing for 3 days. A strong correlation between residency, current working status, living with elderly people, and having medical illnesses with effective safety measures and positive intervention for mild symptoms (OR >1; p<0.05).
Conclusion: Government initiatives are required to provide information and guidance to the public in order to comply with the recommendations for preventive action to reduce COVID-19 transmission.
Rumpun Ilmu
Farmasi Umum dan Apoteker
Bahasa Asli/Original Language
English
Level
Internasional
Status
Dokumen Karya
No
Judul
Tipe Dokumen
Aksi
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1036-1041_IJPR1301172.pdf
[PAK] Full Dokumen
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Gaps In The Public’s Awareness And Protective Practices During Pivotal Time Of COVID-19 Pandemic_ A Survey From Indonesia.pdf
