Subgroup Behaviors and Factors Influencing Compliance With COVID-19 Preventive Measures Among Undergraduate Students in Southern Thailand.

IF 2.6 3区医学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

International Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2024-09-06 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI:10.3389/ijph.2024.1606788

Nonlapan Anujan, Supakorn Sripaew, Pitchayanont Ngamchaliew

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Abstract

Objective: To investigate clusters of students' COVID-19 preventive behaviors and their associated factors.

Methods: We surveyed undergraduate students using an online questionnaire at a regional university in southern Thailand, between April and June 2022. Statistical analyses included latent class analysis and multinomial regression analysis.

Results: Three latent classes were identified: moderately consistent practitioner (7.5%), high compliance overall (48.9%), and good compliance with routine safeguards (43.6%). Females tended to have high compliance overall (RRR 2.46 95% CI 1.23-4.94), and higher academic performance was associated with high compliance overall and good routine safeguards. Perceived threats from COVID-19 were associated with good compliance with routine safeguards (RRR 4.21 95% CI 1.70-10.45). Benefits of actions and clear cues to action were associated with high overall compliance (RRR 5.24 95% CI 2.13-12.90). Students who perceived feasibility were more likely to be moderately consistent practitioners.

Conclusion: The common clusters of the students' preventive behaviors were high compliance overall and good compliance with routine preventions. Female, academic performance, perceived threats, and perceived benefits and cues to action were associated with compliance.

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影响泰国南部大学生遵守 COVID-19 预防措施的亚群体行为和因素。

目的：调查学生的 COVID-19 预防行为集群及其相关因素：调查学生的 COVID-19 预防行为集群及其相关因素：我们于 2022 年 4 月至 6 月间在泰国南部的一所地区性大学使用在线问卷对本科生进行了调查。统计分析包括潜类分析和多项式回归分析：结果：确定了三个潜在类别：中度一致的从业者（7.5%）、总体合规性高（48.9%）和常规保障措施合规性好（43.6%）。女性的总体依从性较高（RRR 2.46 95% CI 1.23-4.94），学习成绩较好与总体依从性高和常规保障措施良好相关。认为 COVID-19 带来的威胁与日常保障措施的良好依从性相关（RRR 4.21 95% CI 1.70-10.45）。行动的益处和明确的行动提示与较高的总体依从性相关（RRR 5.24 95% CI 2.13-12.90）。认为可行的学生更有可能成为中等程度的坚持者：结论：学生预防行为的共同特征是总体依从性高，常规预防依从性好。女性、学习成绩、感知到的威胁、感知到的益处和行动提示与依从性有关。

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International Journal of Public Health 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生

CiteScore

4.20

自引率

2.20%

发文量

269

审稿时长

12 months

期刊介绍： The International Journal of Public Health publishes scientific articles relevant to global public health, from different countries and cultures, and assembles them into issues that raise awareness and understanding of public health problems and solutions. The Journal welcomes submissions of original research, critical and relevant reviews, methodological papers and manuscripts that emphasize theoretical content. IJPH sometimes publishes commentaries and opinions. Special issues highlight key areas of current research. The Editorial Board''s mission is to provide a thoughtful forum for contemporary issues and challenges in global public health research and practice.