Duration and risk factor for infection with Covid-19 among household contacts in Kong Ra District, Phatthalung Province
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Background: As of April 1, 2022, during the COVID-19 outbreak in Thailand, there were 1,433,291 cumulative cases and 92 daily fatalities. In Phatthalung Province, the total number of cases was 18,285, with 1,001 cases reported in Kong Ra District. Given this situation, the researcher aims to study the duration and risk factors influencing the transmission of COVID-19 among close household contacts in Kong Ra District, Phatthalung Province.
Methods: The study design is analytical, involving a sample of 388 participants selected through a systematic sampling method. Data were collected using a questionnaire, with content validity verified by three experts, yielding an IOC score of 0.95. The instrument's reliability was assessed with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.85. Statistical methods used included percentages, mean, standard deviation, median, minimum, maximum, Chi-Square test, and logistic regression analysis.
Results: Factors significantly associated with COVID-19 prevention behaviors (p-value < 0.05) included age between 30-44 years (OR = 2.0; p-value = 0.014) and individuals' attitudes toward COVID-19 (OR = 2.0; p-value = 0.002). Gender, occupation, marital status, income, access to COVID-19-related information, and knowledge about COVID-19 were not significantly associated with COVID-19 prevention behaviors at the 0.05 significance level.
Conclusions: Age between 30-44 years and attitudes toward COVID-19 are associated with COVID-19 prevention behaviors. Therefore, disseminating knowledge through various media is essential for fostering understanding and shaping public attitudes.
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