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KMID : 0123520210280030209
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Journal of muscle and joint health
2021 Volume.28 No. 3 p.209 ~ p.216
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The Effect of Knowledge and Attitudes on Preventive Behaviors Plan for Zika Virus Infection in University Students
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Lim Seung-Joo
Kim Young-Ji
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effect of knowledge and attitudes of preventive behavior plans (PBPs) onZika virus infection among university students.
Methods: Participants included 130 students from H University in Korea. Electronic self-reported questionnaires were used to collect data. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test,ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and regression analysis with SPSS/WIN 23.0.
Results: The mean percentilescore for knowledge was 35.52±20.63. The mean scores for attitudes and PBPs were 3.31±0.47 and 3.07±0.72,respectively, out of 5 points. Knowledge (t=-5.79, p<.001), attitudes (t=-3.17, p=.002), and PBPs (t=-2.67, p=.009)differed significantly with respect to awareness concerning Zika virus infection. The factor ‘attitudes’ significantly affectedPBPs, with an R2 value of 12.0% (β=.27, p<.001).
Conclusion: Developing a correct attitude toward Zika virus infectionmay be key to improving preventive behaviors. Health education messages should be tailored to increase preventivebehaviors against Zika virus infection. Nursing educators will benefit from partnerships with health educators and by usinginternet media to speed up the dissemination of Zika virus information.
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KEYWORD
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Zika virus, Knowledge, Attitude, Behavior, Students
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