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Author: Liem, Andrian; Wang, Cheng; Dong, Chaoran; Lam, Agnes Iok Fong; Latkin, Carl A.; Hall, Brian J.
Title: Knowledge and awareness of COVID-19 among Indonesian migrant workers in the Greater China Region
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  • Document date: 2021_6_12
  • ID: ily4duha
    Snippet: Objectives Migrant workers are one of the most vulnerable population groups during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This study investigated knowledge and awareness of COVID-19 among Indonesian migrant workers (IMWs) in Macao (SAR), Hong Kong (SAR) and Taiwan. Study design Cross-sectional study. Methods Data were collected through an online survey in February and March 2020 to gain information on: (a) participants’ sociodemographic characteristics; (b) experience and awareness
    Document: Objectives Migrant workers are one of the most vulnerable population groups during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This study investigated knowledge and awareness of COVID-19 among Indonesian migrant workers (IMWs) in Macao (SAR), Hong Kong (SAR) and Taiwan. Study design Cross-sectional study. Methods Data were collected through an online survey in February and March 2020 to gain information on: (a) participants’ sociodemographic characteristics; (b) experience and awareness regarding COVID-19 information; and (c) knowledge and understanding of COVID-19. A series of Chi-square, t-test and logistic regression analyses were conducted. Results The survey was completed by 491 participants (92.1% female). Knowledge of COVID-19 was obtained from multiple sources, including a large proportion from online social media. However, participants who obtained information from their employer, local social networks and migrant organisations answered a greater number of questions correctly. One-third of participants reported receiving hoax, fake news and incorrect information, and obtained information from unverified sources. Participants were most interested in information about how to cure COVID-19 and 57.8% knew that no specific drug or vaccine was currently available. Almost all participants correctly identified fever and wearing a facemask as the main COVID-19 symptom and prevention strategy, respectively. Participants with senior high school or higher education and who worked as domestic or care workers had a greater knowledge of COVID-19 than their counterparts. Conclusions Public health communication strategies utilising multiple channels, including employers and community organisations, would help to minimise COVID-19 knowledge gaps. In addition, it is recommended that digital literacy content is added to public health campaigns.

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