Understanding Knowledge and Behaviors Related to CoViD-19 Epidemic in Italian Undergraduate Students: The EPICO Study
Understanding Knowledge and Behaviors Related to CoViD-19 Epidemic in Italian Undergraduate Students: The EPICO Study
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DOI：
10.3390/ijerph17103481
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发表时间：
2020-05-01
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Napoli, Christian
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作者：
Galle, Francesca;Sabella, Elita Anna;Napoli, Christian
背景：2020年2月，新型冠状病毒（2019-nCoV）疫情在意大利暴发。为遏制病毒传播，意大利政府在全国范围内采取紧急措施，包括关闭中小学和大学、工作场所，随后实施封锁。这项调查是在意大利本科生中进行的，旨在探讨他们对疫情的了解程度以及他们在封锁期间采取的行为。方法：一个电子问卷进行管理，参加三所意大利大学的学生。结果如下：在抽样调查中，主要是在生命科学学位课程的学生中，人们对这一流行病及其控制有着很好的了解。大多数学生没有改变他们的饮食和吸烟习惯，而很大一部分样本报告减少了体力活动（PA）。结论：生命科学专业的学生对感染和控制措施的知晓率较高。封锁导致PA大幅减少。预防性干预措施应改变限制性措施，并将其作为改善生活方式的机会。
Background: On February 2020, the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) epidemic began in Italy. In order to contain the spread of the virus, the Italian government adopted emergency measures nationwide, including closure of schools and universities, workplaces and subsequently lockdown. This survey was carried out among Italian undergraduates to explore their level of knowledge about the epidemic and the behaviors they adopted during the lockdown. Methods: An electronic questionnaire was administered to the students attending three Italian universities. Results: A good level of knowledge about the epidemic and its control was registered in the sample, mainly among students attending life sciences degree courses. The majority of the students did not modify their diet and smoking habits, while a great part of the sample reported a decrease in physical activity (PA). Conclusions: Students from life sciences courses showed a higher awareness regarding the infection and the control measures. The lockdown caused an important reduction of PA. Preventive interventions should transform the restrictive measures also as an opportunity to improve lifestyle.