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Variable Mean (SD) Range Age 27.70 (6.29) 19–45 Gender n % Male 12 27.3 Female 32 72.7 Academic level Freshman 1 2.3 Sophomore 14 31.8 Junior 9 20.5 Senior 20 45.5 Current employment No 24 54.5 Yes 20 45.5 Receipt of COVID-19 education No 17 38.6 Yes 27 61.4 If yes, sources of education WHO and/or CDC 3 6.8 Federal and/or state guidance 2 4.5 Both 21 47.7 Others 7 15.9 N = 44.
- Table 2.
Descriptive analyses of the clinical laboratory students’ knowledge in COVID-19 pandemic
Item (True/False)Correct Response, n (%) Incorrect Response, n (%) 1. COVID-19 is a respiratory tract infection caused by a new species of the coronavirus family. 42 (95.5%) 2 (4.5%) 2. The first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in Wuhan, China. 44 (100.0%) 0 (0.0%) 3. The origin of COVID-19 is not clear, but it seems that it has been transmitted to humans by seafood, snakes, or bats. 37 (84.1%) 7 (15.9%) 4. Its common symptoms are fever, cough, and shortness of breath, but nausea and diarrhea were reported rarely. 40 (95.5%) 4 (9.1%) 5. Its incubation period is up to 14 days with a mean of 5 days. 42 (95.5%) 2 (4.5%) 6. It can be diagnosed by a PCR test on samples collected from nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal discharge or sputum and bronchial washing. 40 (95.5%) 4 (9.1%) 7. It is transmitted through respiratory droplets produced from speaking, coughing and sneezing. 43 (97.7%) 1 (2.3%) 8. It is transmitted through close contact with an infected case (especially in family, crowded places, and health centers). 44 (100.0%) 0 (0.0%) 9. The disease can be prevented through hand washing and personal hygiene. 40 (95.5%) 4 (9.1%) 10. A medical mask is useful to prevent the spread of respiratory droplets when coughing. 42 (95.5%) 2 (4.5%) 11. The disease can be prevented by eliminating close contact such as shaking hands and kissing, not attending meetings, and frequent hand disinfection. 43 (97.7%) 1 (2.3%) 12. All the people in society should wear masks. 14 (31.8%) 30 (68.2%) 13. Only during intubation, suction, bronchoscopy, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation do you have to wear an N95 mask. 17 (38.6%) 27 (61.4%) 14. The disease can be treated by the usual antiviral drugs. 21 (47.7%) 23 (52.3%) 15. If symptoms appear within 14 days from direct contact with a suspected case, the person should call and seek advice from a nearby public health center. 41 (93.2%) 3 (6.8%) Mean (SD) Range Total score 12.50 (1.19) 9.00–15.00 Percentage 83.3% (7.94) 60.0%–100.0% N = 44.
- Table 3.
Descriptive analyses on the COVID-19 risk perceptions among the clinical laboratory students
Range Item Mean SD Lower Limit Upper Limit 1. I may be infected with COVID-19 more easily than others. 2.20 1.00 1.00 4.00 2. I am afraid to be infected with COVID-19. 1.95 0.91 1.00 4.00 Overall 4.16 1.66 2.00 8.00 N = 44.
- Table 4.
Descriptive analyses of the clinical laboratory students’ preventive behaviors in COVID-19 pandemic
Yes
ResponseItem (Yes/No) n % 1. I canceled or postponed meetings with friends, eating out, or attending sporting events. 26 59.1 2. I reduced the use of public transportation (ie, taxi, uber, bus, plane). 30 68.2 3. I went shopping less frequently. 31 70.5 4. I reduced the use of closed spaces such as the library, theater, and cinema. 33 75.0 5. I avoided coughing around people as much as possible. 41 93.2 6. I avoided places where a large number of people are gathered. 34 77.3 7. I increased the frequency of cleaning and disinfecting items that can be easily touched with the hands (ie, door handles and surfaces). 30 68.2 8. I washed my hands more often than usual. 29 65.9 9. I discussed with my family and friends about COVID-19 preventions. 34 77.3 Total 72.7 N = 44.
COVID-19 Knowledge Risk Perceptions Preventive Behaviors
Variables
Mean (SD)Statistical Test
PMean (SD) Statistical Test
PMean (SD) Statistical Test
PAge r = 0.24 0.111 r = −0.01 0.955 r = −0.02 0.896 Gender Male 85.00 U = 168.00 0.510 4.42 U = 179.00 0.727 66.67 U = 187.50 0.903 (7.04) (1.88) (38.78) Female 82.71 4.06 75.00 (8.27) (1.58) (23.44) Level of education Freshman/Sophomore 83.56 U = 210.50 0.857 3.87 U = 187.50 0.448 65.19 U = 144.50 0.064 (6.60) (1.64) (24.80) Junior/Senior 83.22 4.31 76.63 (8.66) (1.67) (29.45) Current employment No 81.67 U = 176.50 0.119 4.04 U = 212.00 0.501 66.67 U = 168.50 0.084 (7.68) (1.76) (29.12) Yes 85.33 4.30 80.00 (7.98) (1.56) (25.00) Receipt of COVID-19 education No 83.53 U = 220.50 0.821 3.88 U = 185.00 0.274 59.48 U = 128.50 0.013* (6.72) (1.83) (30.42) Yes 83.21 4.33 81.07 (8.75) (1.45) (23.63) * = significant at 0.05 level; N = 44.
COVID-19 Knowledge Risk Perceptions Variables r P r P Risk perceptions −0.20 0.206 Preventive behaviors −0.18 0.250 0.30 0.048* * = significant at 0.05 level; N = 44.
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Keywords
- CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- HCW - health care worker
- MERS - Middle East respiratory syndrome
- MLS - medical laboratory science/scientist
- MLT - medical laboratory technician
- PCR - polymerase chain reaction
- SARS - severe acute respiratory syndrome
- WHO - World Health Organization
- WY - Wyoming
- COVID-19
- medical laboratory science
- knowledge
- risk perceptions
- preventive behaviors