This study aims to identify nursing students knowledge gaps, risk perceptions and adherence to COVID 19 preventive measures during written exam period and In addition due to the possibility of being infected with COVID-19 during exams this study will evaluate covid-19 symptoms rate during exam period and factors affecting its development .
As of june,27,2020, Egypt lift most COVID-19 restrictions and government decided to held
written exams for final year students with precautionary measures. Students reported fears
regarding the possibility of being infected during exams period and want to postpone or
cancel exams due to possible contact during transportation and meeting in classes. Education
have been provided to population in general and students in special through social media,
social networks, community leaders to take precautionary measures during exams.
Studies provide support for the notion of increased vulnerability to respiratory tract
infections with exposure to psychological stress . one of specific stress is Academic Exam
stress that has been linked with immuno-suppression.
Exams are stressful experience and a place for student gathering , moreover there is no
research about adherence level or factors affecting adherence to COVID-19 precautions among
nursing students during exam period. Nursing students are future professionals who can
address new emerging infectious diseases.
the study aims to analyze students adherence to COVID 19 preventive measures and to to
identify the knowledge gaps, risk perceptions and factors affecting students adherence which
could guide the design of better nursing education curricula regarding COVID-19 as a
preparation for final year nursing students to internship year which will be on September
2020 . In addition due to the possibility of being infected with COVID-19 during exams or
during their internship year this study will evaluate covid-19 symptoms rate during exam
period and factors affecting its development .
Inclusion Criteria:
- Students who agree to participate.
- Students of both gender .
- Students who have access to internet and have whatsapp account
Exclusion Criteria:
- Students diagnosed with COVID-19 before.
Faculty of Nursing Mansoura University
Mansoura, Egypt