Article ; Online: Knowledge and awareness of COVID-19 among Indonesian migrant workers in the Greater China Region.
2021 Volume 197, Page(s) 28–35
Abstract: 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), ... ...
Abstract | 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: This was a cross-sectional study. Methods: Data were collected through an online survey in February and March 2020 to gain information on (1) participants' sociodemographic characteristics, (2) experience and awareness regarding COVID-19 information, and (3) knowledge and understanding of COVID-19. A series of Chi-squared, 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 using 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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MeSH term(s) | COVID-19 ; China ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Female ; Humans ; Indonesia ; Male ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Transients and Migrants |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2021-06-12 |
Publishing country | Netherlands |
Document type | Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 427333-3 |
ISSN | 1476-5616 ; 0033-3506 |
ISSN (online) | 1476-5616 |
ISSN | 0033-3506 |
DOI | 10.1016/j.puhe.2021.05.029 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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