Socio-Demographics Correlate of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice towards COVID -19 Prevention among College Students in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia, 2021: Institutional Based Cross-Sectional Study

Authors

  • Mastewal Belayneh Aklil
  • Wubedle Zelalem Temesgan
  • Dereje Nibret Gessesse
  • Bekalu Getnet Kasse
  • Agumas Eskezia Tiguh
  • Azmeraw Ambachew Kebede
  • Minychil Demelash Ayalew
  • Ayenew Engida Yismaw

Keywords:

knowledge, attitude, practice, COVID-19, college students, Ethiopia

Abstract

Background: Despite many efforts taken, the COVID-19 pandemic continued as a global public health concern. Educational institutions are one of the risky areas for the spread of COVID-19. Hence, obedience to preventive measures is the most effective strategy. However, there are limited studies regarding the proposed topic in Ethiopia, particularly that reaching out to college students. Therefore, this study aimed to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 prevention among college students in Gondar town, northwest Ethiopia, 2021.

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Published

2023-03-07

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1 (2021): Ethiopia Journal of Health and Biomedical Sciences

Section

Original Articles