The knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of students concerning COVID-19 have an impact on their adherence to preventative procedures. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward COVID-19 among school students. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used to assess the knowledge, practice, and attitudes of 600 students toward COVID-19. Study participants were recruited from schools between July and August 2020. The mean score of knowledge was 7.60 ± 4.63, which reflects an unacceptable level of knowledge about COVID-19. Knowledge scores were significantly different across gender (p = 0.017), age groups (p = 0.008), the presence of a family member working in the health sector (p < 0.001), and economical level of family (p < 0.001). Being female, students aged 15–18, and those from high-income families obtained significantly higher knowledge scores. About 68.6% of the students possessed negative attitudes toward the successful control of COVID-19. This study found that more than half of students committed preventive procedures such as avoiding gatherings and practicing good hand hygiene during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, only 28.5% confirmed wearing a face mask when leaving their homes. This study affirms the necessity for immediate health initiatives aimed at increasing COVID-19 knowledge and, thereby, more positive attitudes toward preventative procedures.

Title

Human Arenas

Publisher

Springer

Publisher Country

United States of America

Indexing

Scopus

Impact Factor

2.34

Publication Type

Both (Printed and Online)

Volume

8

Year

2023

Pages

22