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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Students Towards COVID-19 Guidelines in Bushbuckridge Local Municipality, Mpumalanga Province

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The sound level of knowledge, positive attitudes, and good practices of learners towards COVID-19 guidelines play a pivotal role in minimising the spread of COVID-19 and ensuring safe, healthy learning environments. The present study aimed to investigate learners' knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards COVID-19 guidelines at Bushbuckridge Local Municipality, Mpumalanga Province. This study employed a quantitative cross-sectional descriptive design. Two-stage cluster sampling and systematic sampling were used to select respondents in each sampled school cluster. Data was gathered using a questionnaire that was administered to sampled respondents. It was discovered that the majority of secondary school learners have a good level of knowledge towards COVID-19 guidelines. The study also found that the majority of secondary school learners, 77,60% have positive attitudes towards COVID-19 guidelines. The study also discovered that most secondary school learners, 72,26%, have proactive practices towards COVID-19 guidelines. The Department of Basic Education should emphasise integrating health education in schools to enhance the knowledge base of learners on COVID-19 guidelines and COVID-19 in general. Learners need to be continuously educated about hygiene practices and COVID-19 guidelines for readiness and be able to comply during future pandemics.

Source: COVID

DOI: 10.3390/covid5040057

Authors: Riborn Sibuyi, Bumani Solomon Manganye, Gudani Goodman Mukoma

Institution: University of Venda

Language: English

Topic: COVID-19 Prevention and Impact

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,207