Knowledge, attitudes and practice regarding protection against COVID-19 among primary and middle students in Hangzhou
10.16835/j.cnki.1000-9817.2021.06.015
- VernacularTitle:杭州市中小学生新冠肺炎认知防护行为及态度
- Author:
HUANG Yangmei, WANG Meng, HE Xiaoyan, CHEN Yuyang, ZHANG Qiong, YU Feng
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Author Information
1. Department of Health Education in Hangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou(310021), China
- Publication Type:期刊文章
- Keywords:
Coronavirus;
Pneumonia;
Health knowledge,attitudes,practice;
Students
- From:
Chinese Journal of School Health
2021;42(6):863-866
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To analyze knowledge, attitudes and practice regarding protection against COVID-19 among primary and middle school students in Hangzhou and to provide a scientific basis for schools to carry out targeted prevention and control measures.
Methods:Anonymous network sampling survey was carried out through the questionnaire star, and a total of 14 216 subjects from primary and middle school in Hangzhou were recruited to fill in the questionnaire regarding knowledge, attitudes and practice of COVID-19 from March 3 to March 7, 2020.
Results:Primary and middle school students showed high awareness rate of transmission (85.83%) and incubation period (77.44%), but lower awareness on symptoms (44.70%) of COVID-19. The practice of wearing masks, cough etiquette and correct hand washing were 97.27%, 88.01% and 91.82%, respectively. The protective practice among primary and middle school students were generally good, 91.21% of them were at moderate level or above. 83.91% of primary and secondary school students reported worries about infection of COVID-19, and 55.42% of primary and secondary school students were anxious about returning to school. Primary school students and rural students were more anxious about returning to school(χ 2=46.66, 26.70, P<0.05).
Conclusion:The primary and middle school students in Hangzhou have a relatively good level of knowledge and practice concerning COVID-19. Yet, it is necessary to carry out targeted health education and strengthen mental health education for primary and middle school students.
