Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of the Vietnamese as Key Factors in Controlling COVID-19
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of the Vietnamese as Key Factors in Controlling COVID‑19 Ha Van Nhu1 · Tran Thi Tuyet‑Hanh2 · Nguyen Thi Anh Van3 · Tran Nu Quy Linh4 · Truong Quang Tien5
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Abstract This study aimed to describe knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) in controlling COVID-19 and some related factors among the Vietnamese population in 2020. A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 1999 participants aged 18–59 years old, through an online questionnaire. The results showed that 92.2% of the participants had a high knowledge level regarding COVID-19 prevention measures, 68.6% had a positive attitude toward COVID-19 prevention measures, and 75.8% practiced all six measures for preventing the spread of the virus. Age, sex, marital status, knowledge, and fear were significantly associated with the practices aimed at COVID-19 prevention. Married people and participants with high levels of knowledge were more likely to practice all preventive measures. In contrast, young people, men, and those who fear COVID-19 were less likely to practice all preventative measures. Good KAP among Vietnamese people could be an important factor in helping authorities gain initial success in containing the coronavirus and COVID-19. In addition to continuously raising and maintaining the community’s awareness, attitude, and practices in disease prevention, the introduction and strict implementation of sanctions and regulations were also important in ensuring good practices were implemented and sustained over time. Groups with lower KAP levels should be provided with more information and support to promote appropriate disease prevention practices. Keywords Knowledge · Attitudes · Practices · COVID-19 · Vietnam * Tran Thi Tuyet‑Hanh [email protected]
Introduction
Ha Van Nhu [email protected]
COVID-19, caused by a novel coronavirus, was first reported in Wuhan, China, on December 31, 2019. The coronavirus has seen been spreading quickly worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 a global pandemic on March 1, 2020 [1]. Vietnam shares a 1449.566 km border with China [2], and they hold a strong tourism and trade relationship. In 2019, the Chinese were the highest number of international tourist arrivals in Vietnam, with 5.81 million visitors [3], and in January, 2020, 644,700 Chinese tourists visited Vietnam [4]. According to the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids, and Social Affairs, more than 560,000 Vietnamese workers were working in 36 countries and territories where COVID-19 cases have been reported, and approximately 90,000 foreign workers have been working in Vietnam, including 29,035 Chinese workers [5]. Hundreds of thousands of unlicensed workers frequently travel between Vietnam and China [6]. A significant movement of people between the two countries has increased the risk of COVID-19 transmission from China to
Nguyen Thi Anh Van [email protected] Tran Nu Quy Linh [email protected] Truo
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