Public perception, knowledge and readiness for behaviour Modification in covid-19 pandemic in Pakistan

Muhammad Tahir Khalily; Brian Hallahan; Mujeeb Masud Bhatti; Irshad Ahmad; Ahsan Ahmed Ahmadzai; Bilal Ahmad Khan

Public perception, knowledge and readiness for behaviour Modification in covid-19 pandemic in Pakistan

Muhammad Tahir Khalily
, Brian Hallahan
, Mujeeb Masud Bhatti
, Irshad Ahmad
, Ahsan Ahmed Ahmadzai
, Bilal Ahmad Khan

Psychiatry

University of Galway

Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review

1 Citation (Scopus)

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

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

Covid-19
Knowledge
Public perception

Cite this

@article{ca3107b925f04fc2ae12673bc32b8029,

title = "Public perception, knowledge and readiness for behaviour Modification in covid-19 pandemic in Pakistan",

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.",

keywords = "Covid-19, Knowledge, Public perception",

author = "Khalily, \{Muhammad Tahir\} and Brian Hallahan and Bhatti, \{Mujeeb Masud\} and Irshad Ahmad and Ahmadzai, \{Ahsan Ahmed\} and Khan, \{Bilal Ahmad\}",

year = "2022",

language = "English",

volume = "47",

pages = "3--7",

journal = "Rawal Medical Journal",

issn = "0303-5212",

publisher = "Pakistan Medical Association",

number = "1",

}

TY - JOUR

T1 - Public perception, knowledge and readiness for behaviour Modification in covid-19 pandemic in Pakistan

AU - Khalily, Muhammad Tahir

AU - Hallahan, Brian

AU - Bhatti, Mujeeb Masud

AU - Ahmad, Irshad

AU - Ahmadzai, Ahsan Ahmed

AU - Khan, Bilal Ahmad

PY - 2022

Y1 - 2022

N2 - 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.

AB - 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.

KW - Covid-19

KW - Knowledge

KW - Public perception

UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85125486677

M3 - Article

AN - SCOPUS:85125486677

SN - 0303-5212

VL - 47

SP - 3

EP - 7

JO - Rawal Medical Journal

JF - Rawal Medical Journal

IS - 1

ER -

Public perception, knowledge and readiness for behaviour Modification in covid-19 pandemic in Pakistan

Abstract

UN SDGs

Keywords

Other files and links

Fingerprint

Cite this