The relationship between knowledge, health literacy and preventive behaviors against COVID-19 among healthcare personnel in Chumphon Khet Udomsakdi Hospital
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health literacy, COVID-19 prevention behavior, personnel of Chumphon Khet Udomsak HospitalAbstract
The objective of this survey research was to assess the relationship between knowledge, health literacy, and preventive behaviors against COVID-19 among healthcare personnel of Chumphon Khet Udomsakdi Hospital. The respondents were 320 personnel working in various departments of Chumphon Khet Udomsakdi Hospital. The research instrument used for data collection was questionnaires adapted from the theory of health literacy. This cross-sectional survey data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson's correlation coefficient. Regarding the knowledge, there was statistically significant low positive correlation with COVID-19 prevention behaviors (r=0.246, p-value<0.001). However, most respondents have a high level of knowledge. In addition, in terms of health literacy on COVID-19, there was a moderate positive correlation with COVID-19 prevention behaviors with statistical significance (r=0.397, p-value<0.001). Most of the samples had health literacy about COVID-19 at a high level. This research can be used as a guidance for health education for personnel of Chumphon Khet Udomsakdi Hospital and can be adapted for use among the general public to prevent risky behaviors for COVID-19.
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