The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회지)

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COVID-19 Perception among college students: focus on knowledge, infection possibility, preventive possibility, and preventive behaviors

대학생의 코로나19에 대한 인식 : 지식, 감염예방 가능성, 감염예방행동수칙 준수 중심으로

  • Lee, Young-Ah (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Cheju Halla University)
  • 이영아 (제주한라대학교 응급구조과)
  • Received : 2022.07.25
  • Accepted : 2022.08.24
  • Published : 2022.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to survey coronavirus disease (COVID-19) related knowledge, preventive possibility, and preventive behaviors levels among college students and identify the correlation between these variables. Methods: An online survey was conducted among college students from October 25 to November 5, 2021. The data were analyzed by an independent t-test and Pearson's correlations. Results: A total of 344 college students participated. The correct answer rate for COVID-19 knowledge level was high, infection and preventive possibility levels were moderate, and the anxiety level was high. Infection possibility had a positive correlation with anxiety and preventive behaviors had a positive correlation with preventive possibility. Conclusion: The findings regarding COVID-19 perception can be used to develop appropriate health policies for infectious disease prevention behaviors in educational fields.

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