Mitigation of COVID-19 risk among older adults in nursing homes: a public survey
The current study examines the public’s perception on the mitigation of COVID-19 risk and knowledge of disease symptoms among older adults in nursing homes, with the intention to address gaps in knowledge using mobile technologies. An online survey questionnaire was completed by 611 adults residing...
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| Language: | en |
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Slack Incorporated
2021
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/88653/7/88653_Mitigation%20of%20COVID-19%20risk.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/88653/ https://doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20210209-04 |
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| Summary: | The current study examines the public’s perception on the mitigation of COVID-19 risk and knowledge of disease symptoms among older adults in nursing homes,
with the intention to address gaps in knowledge using mobile technologies. An online survey questionnaire was completed by 611 adults residing in Malaysia. The
four domains, derived from factor analysis, affi rmed the supportive perception among the public (score range = 4.42 to 4.64/5.0). However, among the gaps identifi ed were the perception toward hand sanitizing and susceptibility of older adults to COVID-19. Public knowledge on symptoms of COVID-19 was limited (e.g., 41.4% to 53.4% incorrect responses to anosmia, diarrhea, confusion). Multivariate analysis of variance found that males and participants with less education had signifi cantly lower supportive perceptions (p < 0.05). With >86% of participants having access to internet communication technology, mobile interventions tailored to gender and
educational level are recommended to promote long-term pandemic preparedness among stakeholders and the public. |
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