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Adherence to epidemiological measures and related knowledge and attitudes during the coronavirus disease 2019 epidemic in Croatia: a cross-sectional study
Croatian Medical Journal, 61 (2020), 6; 508-517. https://doi.org/10.3325/cmj.2020.61.508
Marendić, Mario; Bokan, Ivana; Buljan, Ivan; Dominiković, Paula; Suton, Ružica; Kolčić, Ivana

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Marendić, M., Bokan, I., Buljan, I., Dominiković, P., Suton, R. & Kolčić, I. (2020). Adherence to epidemiological measures and related knowledge and attitudes during the coronavirus disease 2019 epidemic in Croatia: a cross-sectional study. Croatian Medical Journal, 61. (6), 508-517. doi: 10.3325/cmj.2020.61.508

Marendić, Mario, et al. "Adherence to epidemiological measures and related knowledge and attitudes during the coronavirus disease 2019 epidemic in Croatia: a cross-sectional study." Croatian Medical Journal, vol. 61, no. 6, 2020, pp. 508-517. https://doi.org/10.3325/cmj.2020.61.508

Marendić, Mario, Ivana Bokan, Ivan Buljan, Paula Dominiković, Ružica Suton and Ivana Kolčić. "Adherence to epidemiological measures and related knowledge and attitudes during the coronavirus disease 2019 epidemic in Croatia: a cross-sectional study." Croatian Medical Journal 61, no. 6 (2020): 508-517. https://doi.org/10.3325/cmj.2020.61.508

Marendić, M., et al. (2020) 'Adherence to epidemiological measures and related knowledge and attitudes during the coronavirus disease 2019 epidemic in Croatia: a cross-sectional study', Croatian Medical Journal, 61(6), pp. 508-517. doi: 10.3325/cmj.2020.61.508

Marendić M, Bokan I, Buljan I, Dominiković P, Suton R, Kolčić I. Adherence to epidemiological measures and related knowledge and attitudes during the coronavirus disease 2019 epidemic in Croatia: a cross-sectional study. Croatian Medical Journal [Internet]. 2020 December 31 [cited 2024 May 09];61(6):508-517. doi: 10.3325/cmj.2020.61.508

M. Marendić, I. Bokan, I. Buljan, P. Dominiković, R. Suton and I. Kolčić, "Adherence to epidemiological measures and related knowledge and attitudes during the coronavirus disease 2019 epidemic in Croatia: a cross-sectional study", Croatian Medical Journal, vol. 61, no. 6, pp. 508-517, December 2020. [Online]. Available at: https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:176:540461. [Accessed: 09 May 2024]

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Title (english)Adherence to epidemiological measures and related knowledge and attitudes during the coronavirus disease 2019 epidemic in Croatia: a cross-sectional study
AuthorMario Marendić
AuthorIvana Bokan
AuthorIvan Buljan
AuthorPaula Dominiković
AuthorRužica Suton
AuthorIvana Kolčić
Author's institutionUniversity of Split
School of Medicine
(Research in biomedicine and health)
Author's institutionUniversity of Split
School of Medicine
(Public health)
Author's institutionUniversity of Split
(University Department of Health Studies)
(Chair of Nursing)
Scientific / art field,
discipline and subdiscipline		BIOMEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE
Clinical Medical Sciences
Nursing
Abstract (english)
Aim: To assess the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and related knowledge and attitudes during the coronavirus disease 2019 epidemic in Croatia. Methods: The online survey, conducted on social media in May 2020, yielded 1393 responses across the country (66% from the Adriatic area). The questionnaire consisted of socio-demographic questions and questions on the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to PPE use. The χ2 test, t test, and multivariate logistic regression were used in data analysis. Results: As many as 84.0% of participants reported the compliance with social distancing measures, while 52.8% reported using PPE (mask and/or gloves) when shopping or visiting friends and family. Participants demonstrated good knowledge (mean of 10.4 [95% CI 10.3-10.4] correct answers out of 13 questions) and neutral to moderately positive attitude about PPE use (mean of 36.6 [36.1-37.1] out of 50 points). Participants with higher education, women, and health care workers had a greater probability for having a high knowledge score. Women, older individuals, public transport users, people with more positive PPE use attitude, and those who complied with social distancing had a higher probability of PPE use, while health care workers and highly educated participants had a reduced probability of PPE use in public. Conclusions: Croatians had good knowledge and neutral to moderately positive attitudes about PPE use. Nevertheless, health authorities need to promote positive attitudes about PPE use in order to retain trust and compliance with epidemiological measures.
Keywords (english)
Languageenglish
Publication typeScientific paper - Original scientific paper
Publication statusPublished
Peer reviewPeer review - international
Publication versionPublished version
Journal titleCroatian Medical Journal
Numberingvol. 61, no. 6, pp. 508-517
p-ISSN0353-9504
e-ISSN1332-8166
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3325/cmj.2020.61.508
URN:NBNurn:nbn:hr:176:540461
Publication2020-12-31
Document URLhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7821367/
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