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  • The purpose of this study was to describe population knowledge and beliefs about COVID-19 and current social media coverage to address a gap in what is known about risk communication during health crises. A survey with 27 questions was developed. Twenty-three percent (N = 1,136) of respondents started the survey. Less than half of the students reported a high health literacy level (43%, n = 365/855). When asked where students have heard about COVID-19, the majority reported the Internet and social media. Students reported a basic level of COVID-19 knowledge, but few students (18%, n = 173/966) correctly identified all three signs and/or symptoms of COVID-19. Results highlight the need for an increased public health presence on social media and the urgent need to remain diligent in educating community members about COVID-19 myths.
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?:doi
?:doi
  • 10.1177/1090198120931420
?:journal
  • Health_education_&_behavior_:_the_official_publication_of_the_Society_for_Public_Health_Education
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  • unk
?:pmid
?:pmid
  • 32460566
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?:source
  • Medline
?:title
  • Assessment of COVID-19 Knowledge Among University Students: Implications for Future Risk Communication Strategies.
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?:year
  • 2020-05-27

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