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Bastami F, Nouraei Motlagh S, Mohammadi R, Imani-Nasab M, Askari E. Parents' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Khorramabad Concerning COVID-19 Transmission Through Food: A Cross-Sectional Study. yafte 2026; 27 (4) :51-67
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Fatemeh Bastami 
, Soraya Nouraei Motlagh , Rasool Mohammadi , Mohammad-Hasan Imani-Nasab , Elaheh Askari *
, Soraya Nouraei Motlagh , Rasool Mohammadi , Mohammad-Hasan Imani-Nasab , Elaheh Askari *
Department of Nutrition, School of Health and Nutrition, Nutritional Health Research Center, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran & Department of Nutrition, School of Health and Nutrition, Nutritional Health Research Center, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
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Background: Concerns have consistently existed regarding the chance of respiratory diseases spreading via food consumption behaviors. People's adherence to preventive health measures depends on their knowledge, attitude, and practice. The present study was conducted to determine the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of parents in Khorramabad regarding the transmission of COVID-19 through food.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2021 with 380 parents covered by comprehensive health service centers in Khorramabad, Iran, selected through multistage random sampling. The data collection tool was an online questionnaire that included demographic information, knowledge, attitude, and practice. Data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 18) and statistical tests, including independent t-test, ANOVA, and pearson correlation, with a significance level of P<0.05.
Results: The average score of knowledge in the three areas of buying, storing, and cooking food was 11.56±3.22, 6.03±2.8, and 23.36±6.37, respectively. the average scores of attitude and practice were 14.67±4.24 and 39.79±7.44, respectively. There was also a significant relationship between cooking knowledge and practice. age, gender, and job status were significantly related to knowledge and practice regarding COVID-19. Family members' infection was significantly associated with practice. Education level had a significant relationship with knowledge, as did income and attitude.
Conclusion: Demographic factors, such as age, gender, education, employment status, and COVID-19 experience, can influence KAP components regarding COVID-19 transmission through food. public health authorities should consider demographic differences when designing strategies to enhance knowledge, attitude, and practice in the community.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2021 with 380 parents covered by comprehensive health service centers in Khorramabad, Iran, selected through multistage random sampling. The data collection tool was an online questionnaire that included demographic information, knowledge, attitude, and practice. Data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 18) and statistical tests, including independent t-test, ANOVA, and pearson correlation, with a significance level of P<0.05.
Results: The average score of knowledge in the three areas of buying, storing, and cooking food was 11.56±3.22, 6.03±2.8, and 23.36±6.37, respectively. the average scores of attitude and practice were 14.67±4.24 and 39.79±7.44, respectively. There was also a significant relationship between cooking knowledge and practice. age, gender, and job status were significantly related to knowledge and practice regarding COVID-19. Family members' infection was significantly associated with practice. Education level had a significant relationship with knowledge, as did income and attitude.
Conclusion: Demographic factors, such as age, gender, education, employment status, and COVID-19 experience, can influence KAP components regarding COVID-19 transmission through food. public health authorities should consider demographic differences when designing strategies to enhance knowledge, attitude, and practice in the community.
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Received: 2025/01/8 | Accepted: 2025/10/13 | Published: 2026/01/30
Received: 2025/01/8 | Accepted: 2025/10/13 | Published: 2026/01/30
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