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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RIUNNE - Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Nacional del Nordeste (UNNE) de Universidad Nacional del Nordeste
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Sumario: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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