Assessment of COVID-19 Knowledge among University Students: Implications for Future Risk Communication Strategies

Autor/inn/en	Chesser, Amy; Drassen Ham, Amy; Keene Woods, Nikki
Titel	Assessment of COVID-19 Knowledge among University Students: Implications for Future Risk Communication Strategies
Quelle	In: Health Education & Behavior, 47 (2020) 4, S.540-543 (4 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Keene Woods, Nikki)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1090-1981
DOI	10.1177/1090198120931420
Schlagwörter	Knowledge Level; College Students; Internet; Social Media; Information Sources; Public Health; Risk; Beliefs; COVID-19; Pandemics + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Wissensbasis; Collegestudent; Soziale Medien; Information source; Informationsquelle; Gesundheitswesen; Risiko; Belief; Glaube
Abstract	The purpose of this study was to describe population knowledge and beliefs about COVID-19 and current social media coverage to address a gap in what is known about risk communication during health crises. A survey with 27 questions was developed. Twenty-three percent (N = 1,136) of respondents started the survey. Less than half of the students reported a high health literacy level (43%, n = 365/855). When asked where students have heard about COVID-19, the majority reported the Internet and social media. Students reported a basic level of COVID-19 knowledge, but few students (18%, n = 173/966) correctly identified all three signs and/or symptoms of COVID-19. Results highlight the need for an increased public health presence on social media and the urgent need to remain diligent in educating community members about COVID-19 myths. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01