![]() ![]() ![]() We collected data via an online self-administered questionnaire using Google Docs and circulated an online invitation post with a link to the questionnaire on popular social networks in Iran, including Telegram, Instagram, WhatsApp, Twitter, and LinkedIn. This survey was conducted from March 24 to April 3, 2020, in Iran. Participation was anonymous and voluntary. This community-based national study was approved by the Ethical Committee of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (IR.1399.020). The objective of this study was therefore to determine the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to COVID-19 among the Iranian population via a rapid online survey. Therefore, the educational needs of people should be addressed to provide training programs across the community, and their current knowledge level, attitudes, and practices need to be determined quickly, considering the rapid spread of COVID-19. Outbreak management requires people to follow social distancing measures, which occurs when people defer to health authorities due to proper knowledge, positive attitudes, and safe practices. Nevertheless, the future course of the pandemic is strongly determined by people’s adherence to control measures, which highlights the essential role of proper knowledge, responsible attitudes, and safe practices. Given the high transmissibility of COVID-19, many control measures have been implemented worldwide. In addition, there have been reports on dangerous or irresponsible practices among people, which could put communities at risk. There have been unsafe or stigmatizing attitudes toward COVID-19 or patients affected by it. Therefore, the World Health Organization launched a webpage addressing misbeliefs via sharable media. Since the beginning, the spread of misinformation primarily via social media became a significant concern among health authorities. COVID-19 has short-term and long-term socioeconomic consequences affecting the health of communities, which are not yet fully understood. In response to the evolving situation, physical distancing, school closures, and lockdown measures have been implemented in many countries to contain the outbreak and prevent the overburdening of health care systems. The COVID-19 pandemic is a rapidly growing outbreak that has resulted in more than 13 million reported cases worldwide, as of June 2020. JMIR Public Health Surveill 2021 7(2):e21415 Iranians appear to support government actions like social distancing and care for their and others’ safety. There is still room for improvement in correcting misinformation and protecting people from deception. Nearly none of the respondents went on a trip, and 92% (n=11,342) washed their hands before touching their faces.Ĭonclusions: Knowledge of COVID-19 among people in Iran was nearly sufficient, their attitudes were mainly positive, and their practices were satisfactory. Participants’ mean practice score was 20.7 (SD 2.2) out of 24. Participants recognized the dangers of the situation and felt responsible for following social distancing protocols, as well as isolating themselves upon symptom presentation. Social media was the leading source of information. Most participants recognized the cause of COVID-19, its routes of transmission, its symptoms and signs, predisposing factors, and prevention measures. Participants’ mean knowledge score was 23.2 (SD 4.3) out of 30. Results: Responses from 12,332 participants were analyzed. Methods: A nationwide study was conducted from March 24 to April 3, 2020, whereby data were collected via an online self-administered questionnaire. Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the knowledge level, attitudes, and practices of the Iranian population in the context of COVID-19. ![]() Shahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesĮmail: The COVID-19 pandemic is a rapidly growing outbreak, the future course of which is strongly determined by people’s adherence to social distancing measures. Social Determinants of Health Research Center Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal 10 articles.JMIR Bioinformatics and Biotechnology 32 articles.JMIR Biomedical Engineering 68 articles.Journal of Participatory Medicine 78 articles.JMIR Perioperative Medicine 89 articles.JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies 201 articles.JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting 279 articles.Interactive Journal of Medical Research 306 articles.JMIR Public Health and Surveillance 1141 articles.Journal of Medical Internet Research 7471 articles. ![]()
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