Knowledge, awareness and practices regarding novel coronavirus among a sample of Pakistani population, a cross-sectional study

Objectives: We aimed to investigate knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding coronavirus in a sample of the general Pakistani population. Methods: This survey was carried out through The University of Faisalabad (TUF), Pakistan, between February 2020 to April 2020. The questionnaire was circulated on various online platforms to gather information. The data was analyzed on SPSS-22. Results: Out of 2121 respondents [13.7% were male, and 86.3% were females], 7.4% were married, 4.5% had a high income, 5.8% had fewer family members. COVID-19 knowledge scores were significantly low in < 21 years age group as compared to 21 to 25 (p < 0.001) and >25 years age group (p < 0.001). The males, married community, high income people, few family members had significantly higher coronavirus knowledge than respective groups (p = 0.033; p = 0.001; p < 0.001; p = 0.042, respectively). Conclusion: Our findings suggest knowledge score among our study population was not up to the mark. However, a positive correlation between the correct knowledge and appropriate attitude and practice was found among study participants. Older age groups and the group of high income were associated with adequate knowledge scores.