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KMID : 1140520220260020047
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Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services
2022 Volume.26 No. 2 p.47 ~ p.59
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COVID-19 Perception among college students: focus on knowledge, infection possibility, preventive possibility, and preventive behaviors
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Lee Young-Ah
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study aimed to survey coronavirus disease (COVID-19) related knowledge, preventive possibility, and preventive behaviors levels among college students and identify the correlation between these variables.
Methods: An online survey was conducted among college students from October 25 to November 5, 2021. The data were analyzed by an independent t-test and Pearson’s correlations.
Results: A total of 344 college students participated. The correct answer rate for COVID-19 knowledge level was high, infection and preventive possibility levels were moderate, and the anxiety level was high. Infection possibility had a positive correlation with anxiety and preventive behaviors had a positive correlation with preventive possibility.
Conclusion: The findings regarding COVID-19 perception can be used to develop appropriate health policies for infectious disease prevention behaviors in educational fields.
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KEYWORD
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COVID-19, Knowledge, Infection possibility, Preventive possibility, Behavior
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