A Study on Knowledge, Behavior, and Attitude Toward Novel Coronavirus 2019 (SARS-CoV-2) Among the Jordanian Population

Autor: Husam Barakat, Omran Al Ameri, Manar Abu Awwad, Waleed Al Momani, Luai Abu-Ismail, Sahem Gharaibeh, Sana Janakat
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health. 32:500-502
ISSN: 1941-2479
1010-5395
Popis: SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2;COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019]) is a novel virus that causes severe pneumonia and may lead to death The aim of this study is to evaluate the knowledge, behavior, and attitudes of Jordanian population toward COVID 19, which is essential to inform policy makers and raise public awareness of the importance of self-isolation, social distancing, and screen testing The knowledge gaps and the essential elements required to educate and encourage the Jordanian population to play active roles in the prevention of COVID-19 disease is highlighted
Databáze: OpenAIRE