Community Perception on COVID-19 Prevention and Control

NCT06452108 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: 168/301/223
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 2,651
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

In times whereby COVID-19 is rapidly spreading, research on the epidemiological, diagnostic, clinical and social aspects of the illness has been highlighted as important as there is very limited information of this disease in all these aspects. Keeping this in view, WHO has published a roadmap for global research referred to as the 2019 novel Coronavirus Global research and innovation forum: towards a research roadmap13. This document has identified around 34 knowledge gaps which need to be addressed in order to learn more about this illness. One of these gaps indicates that disease transmission is driven by both social and biological factors. Social sciences research, thus, can play a very important role in combating this illness. It can bring rich insights into social, behavioral and contextual aspects of communities, societies and populations affected by COVID-19 to enhance acceptability of and adherence to evidence-based public health measures for successful infection prevention and control (IPC).

Conditions

COVID-19

Keywords

community perception; Pakistan; COVID-19 prevention; COVID-19 control

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Percentage of respondents who correctly answer questions related to COVID-19 transmission, prevention, symptoms and treatment

  This will measure knowledge regarding COVID-19 transmission, prevention, symptoms and treatment

  12 months

• Percentage of respondents who adhered to recommended COVID-19 preventive measures

  This will measure practices such as mask-wearing, hand hygiene, social distancing, and vaccination uptake

  12 months

Study Arms (5)

Islamabad (Federal) site

Determine community perspective on COVID-19 for identification of relevant, feasible, and effective approaches to promote acceptance, uptake, and adherence of public health measures for COVID-19 prevention and control in Pakistan through generation of high-quality evidence to achieving the goals of the NAP.

Punjab site

Determine community perspective on COVID-19 for identification of relevant, feasible, and effective approaches to promote acceptance, uptake, and adherence of public health measures for COVID-19 prevention and control in Pakistan through generation of high-quality evidence to achieving the goals of the NAP.

Sindh site

Determine community perspective on COVID-19 for identification of relevant, feasible, and effective approaches to promote acceptance, uptake, and adherence of public health measures for COVID-19 prevention and control in Pakistan through generation of high-quality evidence to achieving the goals of the NAP.

Baluchistan site

Determine community perspective on COVID-19 for identification of relevant, feasible, and effective approaches to promote acceptance, uptake, and adherence of public health measures for COVID-19 prevention and control in Pakistan through generation of high-quality evidence to achieving the goals of the NAP.

KPK site

Determine community perspective on COVID-19 for identification of relevant, feasible, and effective approaches to promote acceptance, uptake, and adherence of public health measures for COVID-19 prevention and control in Pakistan through generation of high-quality evidence to achieving the goals of the NAP.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Inclusion criteria will be men and women over the age of 18 years residing within the following administrative units of Pakistan: * Islamabad (federal capital) * Punjab * Sindh * Baluchistan * Khyber Pakhtun Khwah Upon first contact with the respondents, we will ask if they would like to take part in the study. For those who have agreed to take part in the study, we will read the participant information sheet and ask the respondents to give us their verbal consent.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Edinburgh: lead

Study Sites (1)

MNCHRN

Islamabad, Federal, 44000, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

COVID-19

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pneumonia, Viral; Pneumonia; Respiratory Tract Infections; Infections; Virus Diseases; Coronavirus Infections; Coronaviridae Infections; Nidovirales Infections; RNA Virus Infections; Lung Diseases; Respiratory Tract Diseases

Study Officials

• Dr Tabish Hazir, MBBS, FRCPCH

  Maternal Neonatal Child Health Research Network

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 7, 2024
• First Posted: June 11, 2024
• Study Start: April 4, 2020
• Primary Completion: April 30, 2021
• Study Completion: December 31, 2021
• Last Updated: June 13, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-06

Locations

PA (1)