A Correlational Study: Knowledge, Perceptions, and Attitude on Covid-19 Prevention Measures Amongst Freshmen Nursing Students at Benguet State University

Abstract

The objectives of the study are to assess the correlation between the knowledge level and attitude of BSU freshmen nursing students on COVID-19 prevention measures, and the correlation between the attitude and perception of the same respondents on the said measures. Quantitative data was gathered by administering an online survey questionnaire about the knowledge, attitude, and perceptions of the respondents on COVID-19 prevention measures. The data was analyzed using computer-based computational software. The researchers Used Spearman's correlation coefficient and T-test for one sample mean with a 0.05 p-value to assess significant patterns in the data. Results show that there is a positive correlation between both knowledge & attitude; and attitude & perception of the BSU freshmen nursing students on COVID-19 prevention measures. Based on the results of the study, the higher the knowledge level, the more likely a population will adhere to COVID-19 prevention measures. Similarly, the higher the perception level, the more likely a population will adhere to the said measures. Recommendations: Constant information dissemination, strict implementation of adherence, and educational highlight of the importance of the COVID-19 prevention measures should be done to maintain high knowledge, high perception, and increase attitude towards the said measures.