Knowledge, attitudes and practices of primary care users regarding COVID-19 in municipality in Goiás

Authors

  • Nurse Larissa Huther Universidade Federal de Jataí
  • Srta. Isadora Universidade Federal de Jataí
  • Dr. Luiz Fernando Universidade Federal de Jataí
  • Dra. Cristiane Universidade Federal de Jataí
  • Dra. Marise Universidade Federal de Jataí

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30681/2526101014163

Keywords:

Coronavirus;, Health Education;, Health Surveys;, Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus; , Public Health.

Abstract

Objective: to analyze the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of primary care users regarding COVID-19 in a municipality in southwestern Goiás. Method: a descriptive-exploratory, quantitative study was conducted with users treated at Basic Health Units and diagnosed with COVID-19. Data were collected between August 2023 and May 2024 using a KAP questionnaire applied in person and online. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, the Mann-Whitney test, and logistic regression, with a significance level set at p<0.05. Results: a total of 176 users participated in the study, the majority of whom were female (79.5%) with a mean age of 38.7±17.2 years. Individuals aged >39 years were more likely to lack essential knowledge about COVID-19 (OR=5.02; p=0.017), believe that transmission occurs only in symptomatic cases (OR=9.99; p<0.001), and demonstrate inadequate mask-use practices (OR=2.56; p=0.003). Lower education level and an income <2 minimum wages were associated with poorer KAP levels. Conclusion: significant KAP gaps persist, particularly among older and socioeconomically vulnerable individuals, underscoring the need for continuous health education actions in primary care.

Author Biographies

  • Nurse Larissa Huther, Universidade Federal de Jataí

    Nurse graduated from the Federal University of Jataí. Former scholarship holder of the Tutorial Education Program (PET) Nursing UFJ.

  • Srta. Isadora, Universidade Federal de Jataí

    Undergraduate student in Nursing at the Federal University of Jataí. Former scholarship holder of the Tutorial Education Program (PET) Nursing UFJ.

  • Dr. Luiz Fernando, Universidade Federal de Jataí

    Graduated in Physical Education from the Federal University of Uberlândia (2002), Master in Biochemistry from the Federal University of Uberlândia (2006), and PhD in Tropical Diseases from the Federal University of Pará (2014). Currently, he is a professor at the Laboratory of Human and Comparative Anatomy at the Federal University of Jataí (UFJ), teaching Human Anatomy and Functional Neuroanatomy for undergraduate courses. In research, he works on lines involving chronic non-communicable diseases and infections, as well as therapeutic proposals for human health.

  • Dra. Cristiane, Universidade Federal de Jataí

    Graduated in Nursing from the Catholic University of Goiás (1996). Specialization in University Teaching (1999). Specialization in Family Health (2002). Master’s degree in Nursing Care from the Federal University of Goiás (2005). PhD in Nursing from the School of Nursing of the Federal University of Goiás (2017). She has experience in teaching lato sensu postgraduate programs. Former faculty member of the Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás and the Salgado de Oliveira University. Worked as a nurse in the Family Health Strategy of the Municipality of Santo Antônio de Goiás, in the Municipal Health Department of Goiânia, at the Clinics Hospital of Goiás, and at Santa Genoveva Hospital. She was coordinator of the Undergraduate Nursing Program at the Federal University of Goiás – Regional Jataí. Participated in the Structuring Teaching Core (NDE). Former tutor and collaborating professor of the Tutorial Education Program (PET) – Nursing – Regional Jataí and member of the Local Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (CLAA/PET/UFG). She was a member of the Faculty Evaluation Committee (CAD). Served as alternate counselor of the Regional Nursing Council – COREN-Goiás. She was representative of Nursing professionals in the Municipal Health Council of Jataí. Served as Director of Extension and Acting Deputy Dean of Extension, Culture, and Sports at the Federal University of Jataí. Currently, she is an Associate Professor in the Nursing Program at the Federal University of Jataí, working in teaching, research, and extension in the field of Nursing, specifically in Public Health and Gerontology. Tutor professor of PET Nursing UFJ. Member of the Local Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (CLAA/PET/UFJ). Member of the Research Ethics Committee – UFJ. Member of the Center for Advanced Studies in Public Health (NEEASC). Research Line: Aging, Palliative Care, and Nursing Care for the Elderly Person and their Care Network.

  • Dra. Marise, Universidade Federal de Jataí

    Bachelor’s and Licentiate degree in Nursing and Midwifery from the Catholic University of Goiás (1995). Specialist in Epidemiology from the Federal University of Goiás and Specialist in University Teaching from PUC-Goiás. Master’s degree in Tropical Medicine from the Federal University of Goiás (2002) and PhD from the Graduate Program in Health Sciences (2017). She has experience in the area of Public Health and Immunology, with emphasis on Immunopathology, working mainly on the following topics: Health Management, Epidemiology, Promotion, Prevention and Control of Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases, the Unified Health System, infectious diseases, and immunobiologicals. Professor at the Federal University of Jataí in the area of Public Health. Faculty member of the Graduate Program in Organizational Management – PPGGO/UFCAT.

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Huther, L., Freitas Assis, I., Gouvêa-e-Silva, L. F. ., José Borges, C. ., & Ramos de Souza, M. . (2025). Knowledge, attitudes and practices of primary care users regarding COVID-19 in municipality in Goiás. Journal Health NPEPS, 10(2). https://doi.org/10.30681/2526101014163