Knowledge, Attitude, and Preventive Practices Towards COVID-19 Among Students of Ethiopian Higher Education Institutions.

Gete Berihun Zebader Walle Belete Daniel Teshome Leykun BerhanuMasresha AbebeAyechew AdemasAdinew GizeyatuAwoke Keleb Asmamaw MaledeGetaneh AtikiltAbraham TeymMetadel Adane

Published in: Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare (2021)

Despite three-fourths of the participants had a good knowledge, the attitude and prevention practices were low. Age, study year, College of study, presence of chronic illnesses, use of social media, family income, and residence were factors of knowledge, attitude, and prevention practices towards COVID-19. Hence, multiple information dissemination strategies using multiple media outlets should be implemented continuously.

Keyphrases

healthcare
social media
primary care
coronavirus disease
sars cov
health information
mental health
physical activity