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Knowledge and attitudes of us adults regarding COVID-19

Authors :
Christopher Hogan
Massud Atta
Paul Anderson
Tej Stead
Matthew Solomon
Paul Banerjee
Bryan Sleigh
John Shivdat
Amanda Webb McAdams
Latha Ganti
Source :
International Journal of Emergency Medicine, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp 1-6 (2020)
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
BMC, 2020.

Abstract

Abstract This was a survey of the general non-healthcare-worker USA population regarding their knowledge and attitudes toward the COVID-19 pandemic. Almost everyone practiced social distancing. Women were significantly more likely to be worried about contracting the virus than men (65% vs. 43%, p = 0.0272). There was also a linear trend with age, with older Americans being more worried about contracting the virus. Women were also significantly likely to have received the influenza vaccine this past season compared to men (60% vs. 37%, p = .0167). Similarly, women were significantly more likely to get the influenza vaccine next season than men (77% vs. 46%, p = .0014.). Overall, across every age group, geographic part of the USA and gender, more (or the same) Americans plan on getting the influenza vaccine next season compared to last, but not fewer. This may reflect more awareness of preventative health brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
18651372 and 18651380
Volume :
13
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
International Journal of Emergency Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.158e7e61eec746d699a369c7204bcf85
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-020-00309-6