Knowledge and attitude toward biological warfare among health-related students: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey.

Autor: Abdelkarim S; Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia., AlMarei SO; Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia., Elyas A; Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia., Amri RAA; Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia., Khawaji EAM; Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia., Khormi GJM; Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia., Abujabir EIM; Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia., Othathi RJH; Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia., Ali Abbas KA; Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia., Hayyan RDA; Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia., Abdelmageed MM; Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia., Abdelwahab SI; Department of Family and Community Medicine, Medical Research Centre, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal of family medicine and primary care [J Family Med Prim Care] 2023 Feb; Vol. 12 (2), pp. 276-281. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Feb 28.
DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1123_22
Abstrakt: Purpose: Many types of research have been published on the history of biological warfare, the agents used, and the medical implications. However, no studies measure how people are aware of the magnitude of these health problems and international threats. The present study aimed to produce and make background about biological warfare information for health college students to be used as a basis for future studies or research and prepare the hospitals' bases for similar disasters.
Methods: This observational, cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted among undergraduate students (N = 626) enrolled in health-related colleges at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia. A preliminary survey of 30 participants was then undertaken to improve the questionnaire's understanding and validity. The questionnaire encompassed three primary sections, including (1) sociodemographic characteristics, (2) knowledge, and (3) awareness. Sociodemographic characteristics consisted of age, gender, college type, academic level, and specialty. All data were gathered using an online self-reported questionnaire using Google Forms and participants were recruited using a random sampling strategy.
Results: The total participants were 626 students; 514 were females, whereas 112 were males. Knowledge and attitude indices were 3.8650 ± 0.48 and 4.06 ± 0.51 (maximum is 5). The indices showed variable statistical differences among sociodemographic factors. With adjusted and crude odds ratios of 0.53 and 0.54, attitude score is the sole significant ( P = 0.05) predictor of knowledge as analyzed using logistic regression.
Conclusion: The results of the present study are the first of their kind in the region and can be used to shape public awareness among specialists and decision-makers, especially in light of the recent pandemic.
Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest.
(Copyright: © 2023 Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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