المعرفة العامة والمواقف والممارسات حول جائحة COVID-19.
COVID-19 is a newly discovered global
pandemic that affected almost all countries,
including Jordan. Knowledge, attitude and
practices are fundamental to suppress the
spread of the virus. This study aimed to
examine knowledge, attitude and practices
about COVID-19 in Jordan. A cross-sectional design was used to recruit a convenience sample of public from Jordan. An
online instrument used to assess knowledge,
attitude and practices about COVID-19, and
was developed by the research team. The
data were collected online through social
media networks in Jordan. The data were
collected during May 2020. 2470 participants participated and completed the study
questionnaire. Results indicated good
knowledge, practice, and attitude, about
COVID-19 among the public in Jordan.
Linear regression showed that female, aged
40 years or more, married, with Bachelor
degree or higher, employed, and participants believe that Jordan will control
COVID-19 had higher knowledge compared to their counterparts. Besides, linear
regression showed that female, living in
Amman city, with high knowledge about
COVID-19, and believing that Jordan will
control COVID-19 had higher practice
compared to their counterparts. Knowledge,
attitude and practices levels regarding
COVID-19 among Jordanian population
during the pandemic were high. However,
health authorities and government have to
implement and maintain Edu