Factors Related to Knowledge, Perception, and Practices Towards COVID-19 Among Patients with Autoimmune Diseases:A Multicenter Online Survey

Acta Medica Indonesiana

Ahmad Yanuar Safri¹  Riwanti Estiasari¹  Deasy Fetarayani²  Raveinal Masri³  Eko E Surachmanto⁴  Agus Joko Susanto⁵  Nova Kurniati⁶  Suzy Maria⁷  Iris Rengganis⁷  Anshari Saifuddin Hasibuan⁷  Sukamto Koesnoe⁷  Evy Yunihastuti⁷  Teguh Harjono Karjadi⁷  Alvina Widhani⁸  Suriani Alimudin⁹  Zuhrial Zubir^1,10  Deshinta Putri Mulya^1,11 

[1] Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital Jakarta, Indonesia;Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine Universitas Airlangga, Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia;Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine University of Andalas , M Jamil Hospital, Padang, Indonesia;Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine University of Sam Ratulangi, Prof. dr. R.D. Kandou Hospital, Manado, Indonesia;Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine University of Sebelas Maret, Dr. Moewardi Hospital, Surakarta, Indonesia;Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine University of Sriwijaya, Mohammad Hoesin Hospital, Palembang, Indonesia;Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital Jakarta, Indonesia;Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital Jakarta, University of Indonesia Hospital, Indonesia;Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia;Division of Pulmonology and Allergy Immunology, Departement of Internal Medicine, Adam Malik General Hospital, University of Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia;Faculty of Medicine, Public Health And Nursing, University of Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia;

关键词: knowledge;    perception;    practice;    autoimmune;    covid-19;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Background: autoimmune patients can be more susceptible to infection. Proper knowledge, perception, and practices towards COVID-19 are essential for these patients during pandemic. This study aimed to know their knowledge, perception, and practices regarding COVID-19. Methods: cross sectional study using online survey was conducted from April to May 2020. Patients with autoimmune disease were asked about demographic characteristics, diagnosis, history of treatment, knowledge, perception, and practice regarding COVID-19. Results: there were 685 respondents. Most of them were female and had systemic lupus erythematosus with median age of 37 years old. Almost all respondents had good knowledge regarding transmission of COVID-19 and did proper prevention practices. Adequacy of information and steroid or mycophenolate mofetil/mycophenolic acid (MMF/MPA) use were related to perception of the effect of pandemic to their own health. Visiting private clinic and receiving hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine sulfate or sulfasalazine were related to perception that autoimmune conditions would make them more prone to COVID-19. Work from home was related to perception that when contracting COVID-19, the symptoms would be more severe. Living in Sumatra region and getting hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine sulfate or MMF/MPA were related to perception that autoimmune medications could reduce risk of getting COVID-19. Adequate information, university education, private clinic visit, and hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine sulfate use were related to perception that COVID-19 pandemic would cause difficulties in getting medications. Conclusion: almost all respondents had good knowledge and practices regarding COVID-19. Adequacy of information, autoimmune treatment, work from home, educational background, area of living, and health care facilities contributed to perception regarding COVID-19 pandemic.

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