A cross-sectional study of knowledge, attitude, behaviour and preventive measures for COVID-19 infection in Lebanon.
Background: The World Health Organization has often reiterated its recommendations for the prevention of COVID-19, however, the success of these measures largely depends on public knowledge and attitudes. Aims: This study assessed the relationship between knowledge, attitude, behaviour and preventiv...
| Publicado en: | Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal Vol. 29; no. 4; pp. 295 - 302 |
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World Health Organization
Apr2023
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