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- Title
Evaluation of COVID-19 myths in Saudi Arabia.
- Authors
Alhusseini, Noara K.; Sajid, Muhammad R.; Alsheikh, Haifa A.; Sriwi, Tala H.; Odeh, Nour B.; Elshaer, Rawan E.; Altamimi, Rawand E.; Cahusac, Peter M. B.
- Abstract
Objectives: To examine the awareness level of COVID-19 and to highlight the frequency of myths and misconceptions among Saudi Arabia's population. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study from June 13 to 20, 2020 by distributing a 16-item online Google forms questionnaire among adults (18-65 years old) living in Saudi Arabia. We utilized the convenience sampling. Data analysis was performed using Chi-square and multiple regression analysis on Jamovi. Results: A total of 1436 responses were analyzed with 43.5% males and 56.5% females. Most respondents (89.1%) thought that only the elderly above 60 years old are considered at high risk of contracting COVID-19. Most respondents (86.5%) agreed that people with other health conditions could be more affected by COVID-19. Approximately 97.2% agreed that wearing a mask and avoiding touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands was the leading preventive action. Most participants (99.4%) chose fever as an associated symptom. Respondents from the healthcare sector presented statistically higher scores than those in non-healthcare sectors (p<0.001). Higher education and higher salary were important predictors of better COVID-19 knowledge. Conclusion: Public health officials need to increase awareness measures on COVID-19 to limit myths and misconceptions and reduce psychological distress associated with it.
- Subjects
SAUDI Arabia; COVID-19; GOOGLE Inc.; MULTIPLE regression analysis; MYTH; PSYCHOLOGICAL distress; HIGHER education
- Publication
Saudi Medical Journal, 2021, Vol 42, Issue 4, p377
- ISSN
0379-5284
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.15537/smj.2021.42.4.20200706