FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HANDWASHING PRACTICES FOR PREVENTING THE TRANSMISSION OF COVID-19 AMONG PEOPLE IN SIPRACHAN DISTRICT, SUPHANBURI PROVINCE
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handwashing, disease prevention, COVID-19Abstract
The objective of this descriptive study was to investigate the factors associated with handwashing practices to prevent COVID-19 transmission among people living in Si Prachan District, Suphan Buri Province. The motivation theory for disease prevention was applied as a framework for the study. The sample group was people aged 15-59 years, Si Prachan District. Suphan Buri Province, a total of 215 people, were selected using a multi-step sample group. Collect data using questionnaires. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, analysis of variance Correlation test, and multiple linear regression analysis.
The results show that most respondents were female (68.52%) mean age of 41.72 years (S.D. = 10.28). Hand washing for preventing COVID-19 was at a good level. Knowledge of handwashing to prevent disease was at a good level (98.95%), perceived severity of the disease at a high level (99.06%), and perceived risk of disease at a high level (98.60%). The expectation of the effect of handwashing to prevent disease was high (97.67%), the expectation of one’s own ability to prevent disease was high (97.67%). The statistical significance of COVID-19 were gender (p<.005), Internet handwashing knowledge (p<.0001), television (p<.0001), newspaper (p<.005), voice-over (p<.005), Health personnel (p<.005). The result of the study can be used as a guideline for relevant agencies to promote appropriate disease prevention behaviors.
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