Abstract
Objective: To explore individuals‟ knowledge and perception of the COVID-19 virus pandemic, views on imposed governmental restrictions and engagement rates in mandatory behavioural restrictions in a cohort of Pakistan under or post-graduate students. Methodology: A web-based cross-sectional survey was conducted and 358 participants completed the online questionnaire. Results: Participants had a high awareness of several potential symptoms of COVID-19 with shortness of breath (99%), a dry cough (96%), and fever (94%). A significant minority of participants stated that despite governmental restrictions, they planned to continue to engage with family members (not resident with them if asymptomatic (21.5%). Conclusion: Clear dissemination of information from appropriate governmental sources is advised to support on-going engagement in effective preventative strategies for the COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 3-7 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Rawal Medical Journal |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2022 |
Keywords
- Covid-19
- Knowledge
- Public perception
