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http://dx.doi.org/10.14408/KJEMS.2022.26.2.047

COVID-19 Perception among college students: focus on knowledge, infection possibility, preventive possibility, and preventive behaviors  

Lee, Young-Ah (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Cheju Halla University)
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The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services / v.26, no.2, 2022 , pp. 47-59 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to survey coronavirus disease (COVID-19) related knowledge, preventive possibility, and preventive behaviors levels among college students and identify the correlation between these variables. Methods: An online survey was conducted among college students from October 25 to November 5, 2021. The data were analyzed by an independent t-test and Pearson's correlations. Results: A total of 344 college students participated. The correct answer rate for COVID-19 knowledge level was high, infection and preventive possibility levels were moderate, and the anxiety level was high. Infection possibility had a positive correlation with anxiety and preventive behaviors had a positive correlation with preventive possibility. Conclusion: The findings regarding COVID-19 perception can be used to develop appropriate health policies for infectious disease prevention behaviors in educational fields.
Keywords
COVID-19; Knowledge; Infection possibility; Preventive possibility; Behavior;
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