Zhao, Meng and Monahan, Laura and Monahan, Michael and Huang, Yuxia and Mathur, Sunil (2021) The Early Response to the Coronavirus-Surveys in Southern Texas. Global Journal of Health Science, 13 (10). p. 75. ISSN 1916-9736
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Abstract
The objective of this study was to investigate if Southern Texas communities were prepared in their awareness and knowledge of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in timed snapshots as the pandemic unfolded. Two assessment surveys were implemented utilizing the Coronavirus Awareness and Preparedness Scale (CAPS) in March and April 2020, respectively. A convenience sample of university faculty in Southern Texas was used. Responses to survey questions changed significantly in the one-month timeframe. Respondents' perception of the COVID-19 threat increased dramatically from March to April, while their perceived preparedness facing the COVID-19 also increased tremendously. The recognized benefits of mask-wearing were limited in both March and April. Males and older people aged 55 and above had significantly lower awareness of the COVID-19 in March (p< 0.05) and may need more attention at the early phases of a pandemic. The increased availability of COVID-19 information through public health agencies led to the increased awareness of COVID-19. When facing a pandemic, both healthcare education and health care policy approaches are essential in addressing the containment and the eradication of COVID-19.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | Research Asian Plos > Medical Science |
Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email support@research.asianplos.com |
Date Deposited: | 24 Apr 2023 07:17 |
Last Modified: | 06 Aug 2024 06:18 |
URI: | http://global.archiveopenbook.com/id/eprint/618 |