Adolescent knowledge in COVID-19 prevention based on Centres for Disease Control guideline

Authors

  • Dinda Monika Nusantara Ratri Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6493-3561
  • Muhammad Farid Faculty of Psychology, Darul Ulum University, Jombang, Indonesia
  • Hasbi As-Shiddiq Master of Clinical Pharmacy Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Airlangga Revy Priono Bachelor of Pharmacy Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8936-3261
  • Ananda Eka Putri Widhayatina Bachelor of Pharmacy Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Devita Fatikhasari Bachelor of Pharmacy Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Dinda Chaerani Bachelor of Pharmacy Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Ellyna Majesty Ayundari Bachelor of Pharmacy Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Farhan Rizqi Windianto Bachelor of Pharmacy Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Kallista Freda Meir Bachelor of Pharmacy Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4357-6743
  • Lie Chaterine Marthadilawati Bachelor of Pharmacy Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Ludiro Seto Prasetiyo Gomo Bachelor of Pharmacy Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Moch Tri Widya Octaviandy Bachelor of Pharmacy Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Muhammad Rizky Naufal Ramadhan Bachelor of Pharmacy Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Peggy Ignatia Winarko Bachelor of Pharmacy Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Satya Andiva Azhalia Bachelor of Pharmacy Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Widad Sekar Putri Rinardi Bachelor of Pharmacy Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2023.234.316320

Keywords:

Adolescent, COVID-19, Education, Health protocol, Knowledge

Abstract

Background: Adolescents are vulnerable to the transmission of COVID-19. Compared to the other age groups, teenagers have a lower knowledge of health protocols. This situation can lead to the continuous increase in the number of COVID-19 cases although the application of health protocols following CDC guidelines is already in place globally.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine adolescents knowledge about COVID-19 preventive measures according to CDC guidelines.

Method: This study is a cross-sectional study with the snowball sampling method. It was conducted by distributing digital questionnaires in October 2021 to adolescents aged 12-18 years. Furthermore, a descriptive analysis related to knowledge and its differences was done based on the characteristics of adolescents.

Result: About 80% of adolescents had good knowledge about COVID-19 preventive measures according to CDC guidelines. However, most of the adolescents did not have sufficient knowledge about proper handwashing, proper use and care of masks, and social distancing.

Conclusion: Adolescent knowledge about the application of health protocols according to CDC guidelines needs to be improved. Educational interventions are needed to educate adolescents about health protocols against COVID-19.

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Published

10-10-2023

How to Cite

Ratri, D. M. N., Farid, M., As-Shiddiq, H., Revy Priono, A., Widhayatina, A. E. P., Fatikhasari, D., Chaerani, D., Ayundari, E. M., Windianto, F. R., Meir, K. F., Marthadilawati, L. C., Gomo, L. S. P., Octaviandy, M. T. W., Ramadhan, M. R. N., Winarko, P. I., Azhalia, S. A., & Rinardi, W. S. P. (2023). Adolescent knowledge in COVID-19 prevention based on Centres for Disease Control guideline. Pharmacy Education, 23(4), p. 316–320. https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2023.234.316320

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Vol. 23 No. 4 (2023): ICMHS Special Edition

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