Unveiling Novel insights in healthcare through exploring knowledge, Attitude, and practice (KAP) toward Covid-19: A Cross sectional study among Nepalese College students

Abstract

Purpose: The goal of this study was to evaluate the COVID-19 knowledge, attitude, and practise of college students in Lalitpur, Nepal, and to investigate how these factors relate to sociodemo graphic factors. Design/Methodology/Approach: College students were surveyed through questionnaire to learn more about their understanding, attitudes, and COVID-19-related behaviours. Binary logistic regression was used to examine the association between these variables. Findings: The survey found that a fair amount of people had a general understanding of COVID-19 symptoms (29.32%), whereas a smaller number had a good understanding of preventive actions (16.42%). It was discovered that students' knowledge of COVID-19 was highly influenced by income, education, and age. The majority of those surveyed (82.11%) thought that following preventive guidelines was very helpful in limiting the spread of the virus. Students' perceptions towards COVID-19 were found to be highly influenced by their age, education, and income. A considerable percentage of the students avoided large gatherings in practise (88.26%), showing the influence of age, education, income, and occupation on preventive practises. However, there was no discernible connection between marital status and COVID-19 preventive strategies. Originality/Value: This study advances knowledge of college students' beliefs, practises, and knowledge of COVID-19. In order to effectively stop the virus from spreading among college students, it emphasises the significance of focused interventions and educational campaigns that emphasise knowledge enhancement, the promotion of preventative measures, and consideration of socio-demographic factors.