Knowledge of transmission pathways, prevention measures, and attitudes about COVID-19 in medical students at the Universidad Nacional del Nordeste

Introduction: In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, caused by SARS-CoV-2, associated with higher morbidity and mortality, impacting the lives of the world population. Objective: To determine transmission routes, prevention measures, and attitudes about COVID-19 in 5th and 6th...

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Autores principales: Vargas Capará, Facundo David, Pinedo, Ignacio, Villalba, Cecilia, Gerometta, Rosana María del Rosario
Formato: Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Universidad Ricardo Palma. Facultad de Medicina Humana 2022
Materias:
COVID-19
Medical students
Knowledge
Attitude
Infecciones por coronavirus
Estudiantes de medicina
Conocimientos
Actitudes
Acceso en línea:http://repositorio.unne.edu.ar/handle/123456789/33897
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spelling I48-R184-123456789-338972024-12-16T11:35:31Z Knowledge of transmission pathways, prevention measures, and attitudes about COVID-19 in medical students at the Universidad Nacional del Nordeste Conocimientos de vías de transmisión, medidas de prevención y actitudes sobre COVID-19 en estudiantes de medicina de la Universidad Nacional del Nordeste Vargas Capará, Facundo David Pinedo, Ignacio Villalba, Cecilia Gerometta, Rosana María del Rosario COVID-19 Medical students Knowledge Attitude Infecciones por coronavirus Estudiantes de medicina Conocimientos Actitudes Introduction: In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, caused by SARS-CoV-2, associated with higher morbidity and mortality, impacting the lives of the world population. Objective: To determine transmission routes, prevention measures, and attitudes about COVID-19 in 5th and 6th-year students of the Faculty of Medicine of the Universidad Nacional del Nordeste from May to June 2020. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out with the last years of medical students. The instrument was validated by expert judgment. A pre-designed ad hoc questionnaire was used through the Google Forms platform. Data were analyzed using Epi Info version 7 software. Results: A total of 153 surveys were analyzed (N = 153). The mean age was 24.8 years. 42% of the students surveyed refer to talks with doctors, 15% through social networks, television channels, and blogs, and the remaining 13% do so through friends and/or family. 95.4% of the population studied had changes in attitude and increased cleaning or disinfecting surfaces and environments. 70% responded that through the air (Flügge Drops), while talking, coughing, or sneezing as the most frequent infection route. 84.4% mention being calm, 13% are nervous and worried, and 2.6% are tired. Conclusion: Adequate knowledge and positive attitudes are found in the studied population. Introducción: En 2020, surgió la pandemia del COVID-19, causada por el SARS-CoV-2, asociada a mayor morbi-mortalidad impactando las vidas de la población mundial. Objetivo: Determinar conocimientos de vías de transmisión, medidas de prevención y actitudes sobre COVID-19 en estudiantes de 5° y 6° año de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Nacional del Nordeste en los meses de mayo a junio del 2020. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, transversal con los estudiantes de los últimos años de la Carrera de Medicina. El instrumento fue validado por juicio de expertos. Se utilizó un cuestionario prediseñado ad hoc a través de la plataforma Google Forms. Los datos fueron analizados mediante el software Epi Info versión 7. Resultados:Fueron analizadas un total de 153 encuestas (N=153). La edad media fue 24,8 años. El 42% de los estudiantes encuestados refiere informarse de charlas con médicos, el 15% mediante redes sociales, canales de televisión y blogs y un 13% restante lo hace a través de amigos y/o familiares. El 95,4% de la población estudiada tuvo cambios de actitud aumentó la forma de limpiar/desinfectar las superficies y ambientes. El 70% respondió que es a través del aire (Gotas de Flügge), mientras hablan, tosen o estornuda como la vía de contagio más frecuente. El 84,4% menciona encontrarse tranquilo, el 13% está nervioso y preocupado y el 2,6% cansado. Conclusión: Se encuentran conocimientos adecuados y actitudes positivas en la población estudiada. 2022-04-19T18:35:24Z 2022-04-19T18:35:24Z 2020-10 Artículo Vargas Capará, Facundo David, et al., 2020. Knowledge of transmission pathways, prevention measures, and attitudes about COVID-19 in medical students at the Universidad Nacional del Nordeste. Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana. Surco: Universidad Ricardo Palma. Facultad de Medicina Humana, vol. 20, no. 4, p. 526-535. ISSN-e 2308-0531. http://repositorio.unne.edu.ar/handle/123456789/33897 eng openAccess http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ar/ application/pdf application/pdf Universidad Ricardo Palma. Facultad de Medicina Humana Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana, 2020, vol. 20, no. 4, p. 526-535.
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topic COVID-19
Medical students
Knowledge
Attitude
Infecciones por coronavirus
Estudiantes de medicina
Conocimientos
Actitudes
spellingShingle COVID-19
Medical students
Knowledge
Attitude
Infecciones por coronavirus
Estudiantes de medicina
Conocimientos
Actitudes
Vargas Capará, Facundo David
Pinedo, Ignacio
Villalba, Cecilia
Gerometta, Rosana María del Rosario
Knowledge of transmission pathways, prevention measures, and attitudes about COVID-19 in medical students at the Universidad Nacional del Nordeste
topic_facet COVID-19
Medical students
Knowledge
Attitude
Infecciones por coronavirus
Estudiantes de medicina
Conocimientos
Actitudes
description Introduction: In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, caused by SARS-CoV-2, associated with higher morbidity and mortality, impacting the lives of the world population. Objective: To determine transmission routes, prevention measures, and attitudes about COVID-19 in 5th and 6th-year students of the Faculty of Medicine of the Universidad Nacional del Nordeste from May to June 2020. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out with the last years of medical students. The instrument was validated by expert judgment. A pre-designed ad hoc questionnaire was used through the Google Forms platform. Data were analyzed using Epi Info version 7 software. Results: A total of 153 surveys were analyzed (N = 153). The mean age was 24.8 years. 42% of the students surveyed refer to talks with doctors, 15% through social networks, television channels, and blogs, and the remaining 13% do so through friends and/or family. 95.4% of the population studied had changes in attitude and increased cleaning or disinfecting surfaces and environments. 70% responded that through the air (Flügge Drops), while talking, coughing, or sneezing as the most frequent infection route. 84.4% mention being calm, 13% are nervous and worried, and 2.6% are tired. Conclusion: Adequate knowledge and positive attitudes are found in the studied population.
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author Vargas Capará, Facundo David
Pinedo, Ignacio
Villalba, Cecilia
Gerometta, Rosana María del Rosario
author_facet Vargas Capará, Facundo David
Pinedo, Ignacio
Villalba, Cecilia
Gerometta, Rosana María del Rosario
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title Knowledge of transmission pathways, prevention measures, and attitudes about COVID-19 in medical students at the Universidad Nacional del Nordeste
title_short Knowledge of transmission pathways, prevention measures, and attitudes about COVID-19 in medical students at the Universidad Nacional del Nordeste
title_full Knowledge of transmission pathways, prevention measures, and attitudes about COVID-19 in medical students at the Universidad Nacional del Nordeste
title_fullStr Knowledge of transmission pathways, prevention measures, and attitudes about COVID-19 in medical students at the Universidad Nacional del Nordeste
title_full_unstemmed Knowledge of transmission pathways, prevention measures, and attitudes about COVID-19 in medical students at the Universidad Nacional del Nordeste
title_sort knowledge of transmission pathways, prevention measures, and attitudes about covid-19 in medical students at the universidad nacional del nordeste
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