Attitudes and Practices of the Public Toward Precautionary Measures Post-COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia

References

• Ochani R, Asad A, Yasmin F, et al. COVID-19 pandemic: from origins to outcomes. A comprehensive review of viral pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnostic evaluation, and management. Le infezioni in medicina. 2021;29(1):20–36.
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• World Health Organization. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic; 2023. Available from: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019. Accessed July 13, 2023.
   Google Scholar
• Zhong BL, Luo W, Li HM, et al. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards COVID-19 among Chinese residents during the rapid rise period of the COVID-19 outbreak: a quick online cross-sectional survey. Int J Biol Sci. 2020;16(10):1745–1752.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Samannodi M, Alwafi H, Naser AY, et al. Determinants of Post-COVID-19 Conditions among SARS-CoV-2-Infected Patients in Saudi Arabia: a Web-Based Cross-Sectional Study. Diseases. 2022;10(3):8754.
   Google Scholar
• Badr OI, Alwafi H, Elrefaey WA, et al. Incidence and Outcomes of Pulmonary Embolism among Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021;18(14):34.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Alwafi H, Naser AY, Qanash S, et al. Predictors of Length of Hospital Stay, Mortality, and Outcomes Among Hospitalised COVID-19 Patients in Saudi Arabia: a Cross-Sectional Study. J Multidiscip Healthc. 2021;14:839–852.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Alsairafi Z, Naser AY, Alsaleh FM, Awad A, Jalal Z. Mental Health Status of Healthcare Professionals and Students of Health Sciences Faculties in Kuwait during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021;18(4):1–15.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Shen K, Yang Y, Wang T, et al.; Global Pediatric Pulmonology Alliance. Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of 2019 novel coronavirus infection in children: experts’ consensus statement. World J Pediatr. 2020;16(3):223–231.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Naser AY, Dahmash EZ, Al-Rousan R, et al. Mental health status of the general population, healthcare professionals, and university students during 2019 coronavirus disease outbreak in Jordan: a cross-sectional study. Brain Behav. 2020;10(8):e01730.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Alqahtani JS, AlRabeeah SM, Aldhahir AM, et al. Sleep Quality, Insomnia, Anxiety, Fatigue, Stress, Memory and Active Coping during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022;19(9):35.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Alyami HS, Naser AY, Dahmash EZ, Alyami MH, Alyami MS. Depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study. Int J Clin Pract. 2021;75(7):e14244.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Saudi Ministry of Health. Saudi Arabia Lifts COVID-19 Precautionary Measures; 2022. Available from: https://www.moh.gov.sa/en/Ministry/MediaCenter/News/Pages/News-2022-06-16-001.aspx. Accessed July 13, 2023.
   Google Scholar
• World Health Organization. Global: Saudi Arabia; 2023. Available from: https://covid19.who.int/region/emro/country/sa. Accessed July 13, 2023.
   Google Scholar
• Girard MP, Tam JS, Assossou OM, Kieny MP. The 2009 A (H1N1) influenza virus pandemic: a review. Vaccine. 2010;28(32):4895–4902.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Kaner J, Schaack S. Understanding Ebola: the 2014 epidemic. Globalization and Health. 2016;12(1):1–7.
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Eurosurveillance editorial team. Note from the editors: world Health Organization declares novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) sixth public health emergency of international concern. Euro Surveillance. 2020;25(5):1–2.
   Google Scholar
• Abu Alhommos AK, Naser AY, Abu Alhommous LK. Psychoeconomic Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on the General Population in Saudi Arabia: a Cross-Sectional Study. Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2023;17:e346.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Naser AY, Al-Hadithi HT, Dahmash EZ, Alwafi H, Alwan SS, Abdullah ZA. The effect of the 2019 coronavirus disease outbreak on social relationships: a cross-sectional study in Jordan. Int J Soc Psychiatry. 2021;67(6):664–671.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Samannodi M, Bulkhi A, Alwafi H, et al. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Medical Education: a Cross-Sectional Study in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia. Adv Med Educ Pract. 2022;13:741–754.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• World Health Organization. Advice for the public: coronavirus disease (COVID-19); 2023. Available from: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public. Accessed July 13, 2023.
   Google Scholar
• Baden LR, El Sahly HM, Essink B, et al.; COVE Study Group. Efficacy and Safety of the mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine. The New England Journal of Medicine. 2021;384(5):403–416.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Voysey M, Costa Clemens SA, Madhi SA, et al.; Oxford COVID Vaccine Trial Group. Single-dose administration and the influence of the timing of the booster dose on immunogenicity and efficacy of ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (AZD1222) vaccine: a pooled analysis of four randomised trials. Lancet (London. 2021;397(10277):881–891.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Samannodi M, Alwafi H, Naser AY, et al. Assessment of caregiver willingness to vaccinate their children against COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2021;17(12):4857–4864.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Naser AY, Dahmash EZ, Alsairafi ZK, et al. Knowledge and Practices during the COVID-19 Outbreak in the Middle East: a Cross-Sectional Study. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021;18(9):1–13.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• World Health Organization. Vaccine efficacy, effectiveness and protection; 2021. Available from: https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/detail/vaccine-efficacy-effectiveness-and-protection. Accessed July 13, 2023.
   Google Scholar
• Alsaleh FM, Elzain M, Alsairafi ZK, Naser AY. Perceived Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) and Fear toward COVID-19 among Patients with Diabetes Attending Primary Healthcare Centers in Kuwait. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023;20(3):464.
   Google Scholar
• Khattak S, Faheem M, Nawaz B, et al. Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception of Cancer Patients towards COVID-19 in Pakistan: a Cross-Sectional Study. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022;19(13):1–18.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Khattak S, Khan M, Usman T, et al. Assessment of General Populations Knowledge, Attitude, and Perceptions Toward the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): a Cross-Sectional Study From Pakistan. Frontiers in Medicine. 2021;8:1–11.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Khattak S, Idrees M, Iqbal HI, et al. Assessment of Attitudes and Intentions towards COVID-19 Vaccines and Associated Factors among General Populations of Pakistan: a Cross-Sectional Study. Vaccines. 2022;10(10):1–15.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Bin Abdulrahman AK, Bin Abdulrahman KA, Nouh RM. Response of Saudi Population to Strict Preventive Measures against COVID-19. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021;18(24):1–13.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Alqahtani AH, Alqahtani SA, Alhodaib AS, et al. Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) toward the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic in a Saudi Population-Based Survey. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021;18(10):1–11.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Al-Hanawi MK, Angawi K, Alshareef N, et al. Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Toward COVID-19 Among the Public in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: a Cross-Sectional Study. Frontiers in Public Health. 2020;8:1–10.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Altayb Mousa KNA, Saad MMY, Tayseer Bashir Abdelghafor M. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices surrounding COVID-19 among Sudan citizens during the pandemic: an online cross-sectional study. Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences (SJMS). 2020;15(5):32–45.
   Google Scholar
• Nicholas T, Mandaah FV, Esemu SN, et al. COVID-19 knowledge, attitudes and practices in a conflict affected area of the South West Region of Cameroon. The Pan African Medical Journal. 2020;35:1–8.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Reuben RC, Danladi MMA, Saleh DA, Ejembi PE. Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Towards COVID-19: an Epidemiological Survey in North-Central Nigeria. Journal of Community Health. 2021;46(3):457–470.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Adhena G, Hidru HD. Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of High-Risk Age Groups to Coronavirus Disease-19 Prevention and Control in Korem District, Tigray, Ethiopia: cross-Sectional Study. Infection and Drug Resistance. 2020;13:3801–3809.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Mbachu CNP, Azubuike CM, Mbachu II, et al. COVID-19 infection: knowledge, attitude, practices, and impact among healthcare workers in a South-Eastern Nigerian state. Journal of Infection in Developing Countries. 2020;14(9):943–952.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Olum R, Kajjimu J, Kanyike AM, et al. Perspective of Medical Students on the COVID-19 Pandemic: survey of Nine Medical Schools in Uganda. JMIR Public Health and Surveillance. 2020;6(2):1–12.
   Google Scholar
• Ahmad A, Rustam F, Saad E, et al. Analyzing preventive precautions to limit spread of COVID-19. PLoS One. 2022;17(8):1–29.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Talic S, Shah S, Wild H, et al. Effectiveness of public health measures in reducing the incidence of covid-19, SARS-CoV-2 transmission, and covid-19 mortality: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ (Clinical Research Ed). 2021;375:1–15.
   Google Scholar
• Fowlkes A, Gaglani M, Groover K, Thiese MS, Tyner H, Ellingson K; HEROES-RECOVER Cohorts. Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccines in Preventing SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Frontline Workers Before and During B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant Predominance - Eight U.S. Locations, December 2020-August 2021. MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. 2021;70(34):1167–1169.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Lopez Bernal J, Andrews N, Gower C, et al. Effectiveness of Covid-19 Vaccines against the B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant. The New England Journal of Medicine. 2021;385(7):585–594.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Ko Y, Mendoza VM, Mendoza R, Seo Y, Lee J, Jung E. Can Koreans be ‘FREE’ from mask wearing?: advanced mathematical model can suggest the idea. medRxiv. 2023.
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Bazaid AS, Aldarhami A, Binsaleh NK, Sherwani S, Althomali OW. Knowledge and practice of personal protective measures during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia. PLoS One. 2020;15(12):1–14.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Alahdal H, Basingab F, Alotaibi R. An analytical study on the awareness, attitude and practice during the COVID-19 pandemic in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. J Infect Public Health. 2020;13(10):1446–1452.
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Alshagrawi S, Alhowti S. Knowledge, Anxiety, and practice during the COVID-19 crisis among HCWs in Saudi Arabia. J Educ Health Promot. 2022;11(384):1–6.
   PubMedGoogle Scholar