Level of knowledge, attitude and risk factors of covid-19 among pakistani population
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2023-02-14
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UMT Lahore
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Coronavirus is one of the pandemic disease spread worldwide on 20 May 2020 confirmed by the World Health Organization, caused by (SARS-CoV-2). It causes respiratory tract or intestinal infection. Initially, the first case of coronavirus was observed on 19 Dec 2019, in the city of China Wuhan, and later globally that’s why it is called Covid-19. The current study was aimed at the level of knowledge, attitude and risk factors of covid-19 among Pakistani population: a cross sectional study. We conducted a survey on google form. A questionnaire of total 27 questions which include demographics, knowledge, attitude and practices Total 400 responses were collected both online and physical. Among the respondent’s female were outnumbered than male participants. This survey revealed that people had good knowledge, positive attitude and good practices toward COVID-19 pandemic. Respiratory diseases are Major risk factor of COVID-19 infection. Public Education, income status and lifestyle also related to the knowledge and perception about COVID-19. There is further need to educate the public and spread awareness about COVID-19 and to improve the public hospitals and health care services in order to enhance prevention strategies among the general population of Pakistan.