Philippine E-Journals

Awareness, Attitude, and Prevention Practices of Selected Groups on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

ROSANNA GONZALES | ERWIN ORTIZ | IAN EVANGELISTA | RENNIE MARTINEZ

 

Abstract:

The emergence of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic alarmed people globally due to its life-threatening impact so great concern of everyone is a must. This study aimed to determine the awareness, attitude, and prevention practices of selected groups on COVID-19 from Pangasinan, Tarlac, Baguio and Cagayan in the Philippines. It was conducted using a questionnaire framed after the Facts and Questions (FAQs) from the Department of Health (DOH) Philippine website. Said instrument was uploaded using Google forms and distributed through purposive sampling via social media, emails, organization website and classroom platforms. The quantitative descriptive research survey design was used along with the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) Survey Model. Appropriate statistical tools such as frequency, percentages, mean, average weighted mean and chi-square were utilized. Almost 50% of the respondents are in their early adulthood stage, females taking college degree whose source of information on COVID-19 is television. Data showed a high level of awareness, their attitudes was greatly affected and have sound prevention practices. A significant difference was found between age, attitude, and prevention practices. Similarly, the difference exists between the groups’ category primary source of information and awareness. It can be deduced that the higher the awareness level and the bothersome experience on COVID-19, the greater prevention practices the selected groups have. Appropriate, continuous, and massive information dissemination campaign drive and precautionary measures lessen the community risks amidst the new normal environment. A webinar, Facebook page, posters or pamphlets can be considered focusing on the prevention practices on COVID-19 infection can be conducted as a form of dissemination of information to be participated in by various groups of community people