Self-protection behavior of COVID-19: A Case Study of Students at Kasetsart University, Chalermphrakiat Campus, Sakon Nakhon Province

Abstract

This research was a cross-sectional study with the aim of studying the knowledge, attitude, and self-protection behaviors of COVID-19, among students at Kasetsart University, Chalermphrakiat Campuse, Sakon Nakhon Province. Data were collected from a sample of 221 students. Descriptive statistics were analyzed for frequency, mean, standard deviation, maximum and minimum.  Inferred statistics used were Independent Sample t-test and Pearson’s correlation coefficient.

            Results indicated that 69.23% were females, with 30.77% were 21 years of age. General knowledge of COVID-19 was at a high level, 59.94%. The attitude on COVID-19 prevention was at a good level, 56.56%, and self-protection behaviors of COVID-19 was at a good level, 50.68%.  Comparing the mean scores of self-protection behavior of COVID-19, there was a statistically significant difference in gender (t=-5.136, p<0.001), while there was no statistically significant difference among those who have and who have no personal illnesses (t=1.887, p=0.060).  The results of this study can be used as a guideline for considering measures to promote and prevention of COVID-19 infection within educational institutions, or within universities.  Moreover, results can be used for developing health promoting universities.