MOHAMMED ALQAHTANI

Impacts of Integrating Family-Centered Care and Developmental Care Principles on Neonatal Neurodevelopmental Outcomes among High-Risk Neonates

Publisher: MDPI AG

Date: 28-10-2023

DOI: 10.3390/CHILDREN10111751

Face Mask Use and Social Distancing Attitude of Healthcare Students: A Multi-Disciplinary Study

Publisher: MDPI AG

Date: 21-03-2023

DOI: 10.3390/HEALTHCARE11060901

Abstract: This multi-disciplinary, cross-sectional, and descriptive study investigated health care students’ face mask use knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) and social distancing attitudes. The study was carried out from October to December 2021 and surveyed 543 health care students selected via convenience s ling from the three Shaqra University c uses in Saudi Arabia. Standard multiple linear regressions were conducted on face mask use KAP and social distancing attitude to identify their significant associated factors. The students in this study had poor knowledge and a neutral attitude towards and modest use practices of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Being female, being a nursing student, and having greater self-reported COVID-19-prevention knowledge were related to higher levels of face mask use knowledge. Having higher face mask use knowledge was linked to better attitude and practice. Knowledge of COVID-19 and its prevention and decreased COVID-19 risk perception were associated with better face mask use practices. The students had more positive than negative attitudes toward social distancing. Having known someone who was infected by the virus, lower risk perception, and better face mask use practices were associated with more positive social distancing attitudes. The findings imply the need to ensure that future health care practitioners are knowledgeable, have a positive attitude and good practices concerning face mask use, and have positive attitudes toward social distancing. The study implications are relevant for health care education in Saudi Arabia and elsewhere.

King Faisal University

Location: Saudi Arabia

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King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre

Location: Saudi Arabia

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RMIT University

Location: Australia

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The University Of Jordan School Of Nursing

Location: Jordan

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Griffith University

Location: Australia

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