MJianFu Zhou1, ZhenZhen Li2, Hongyan Meng3, Yue-Cune Chang4, Niang-Huei Peng5, BiRong Wei6. 1. JianFu Zhou, Chief of Neonatal Department, Affiliated Hospital of Putian UniversityPutian, Fujian Province, P.R. China. 2. ZhenZhen Li, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Putian University, Putian Nursing University, Putian, Fujian Province, P.R. China. 3. Hongyan Meng, Chief of Superintendent Nurse, School of Nursing, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou Province, P.R. China. 4. Yue-Cune Chang, Professor, Department of Mathematics, Tamkang University, Tamsui, Taiwan, ROC (Republic of China). 5. Niang-Huei Peng, Professor, Nursing and Health School, Henan University, Henan Province, P.R. China;, Email: forever.pal.lily@gmail.com. 6. BiRong Wei, Professor, School of Nursing, Putian University, Putian Nursing University, Putian, Fujian Province, P.R. China.
Abstract
Objectives: In this research our aim was to investigate Chinese parents' awareness of pediatric COVID-19 in relation to protecting their children. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Fujian provinces in China using a Web-based questionnaire to survey parents of children aged 6 to 16 years old. Results: The sample included 1222 participants. Overall, 99.2% of participants were aware of respiratory transmission of COVID-19, and 75.6% also believed fecal-oral transmission to be possible. Although 98.3% of participants claimed to know how to wear and remove masks properly, some parents were unaware of good handwashing techniques and answered incorrectly regarding cough etiquette. Parents also seemed uncertain about pediatric COVID-19 symptoms. Awareness scores significantly differed across parental role, educational attainment levels, and social-economic levels (p value < .005), with fathers, more educated parents, and those of higher income showing greater levels of awareness. Conclusion: Research results suggest an urgent need for parental education regarding COVID-19 in children, especially regarding handwashing techniques and cough etiquette; educational outreach for both parents and schoolchildren is critical.
Objectives: In this research our aim was to investigate Chinese parents' awareness of pediatric COVID-19 in relation to protecting their children. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Fujian provinces in China using a Web-based questionnaire to survey parents of children aged 6 to 16 years old. Results: The sample included 1222 participants. Overall, 99.2% of participants were aware of respiratory transmission of COVID-19, and 75.6% also believed fecal-oral transmission to be possible. Although 98.3% of participants claimed to know how to wear and remove masks properly, some parents were unaware of good handwashing techniques and answered incorrectly regarding cough etiquette. Parents also seemed uncertain about pediatric COVID-19 symptoms. Awareness scores significantly differed across parental role, educational attainment levels, and social-economic levels (p value < .005), with fathers, more educated parents, and those of higher income showing greater levels of awareness. Conclusion: Research results suggest an urgent need for parental education regarding COVID-19 in children, especially regarding handwashing techniques and cough etiquette; educational outreach for both parents and schoolchildren is critical.
Authors: Mohammad Rudiansyah; Saade Abdalkareem Jasim; Zeinab Gol Mohammad Pour; Sara Sohrabi Athar; Ali Salimi Jeda; Rumi Iqbal Doewes; Abduladheem Turki Jalil; D O Bokov; Yasser Fakri Mustafa; Mina Noroozbeygi; Sajad Karampoor; Rasoul Mirzaei Journal: J Med Virol Date: 2022-06-20 Impact factor: 20.693