5th North American International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management

Knowledge and Attitudes of Nursing Students in the College of Health in The Face of Global Pandemic Covid-19: Community Empowerment in Preventing Epidemic Disease

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Publisher: IEOM Society International
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Abstract

The implementation of health development needed by the whole community in achieving a healthy life goal. Therefore, it takes an active role for nurses to educate the public on how to prevent the transmission of Covid-19. This study aimed to comprehend the importance of knowledge about Covid-19 is indispensable to prevent the transmission of viruses that can occur in communities with dense populations such as people living in the suburbs. By using a qualitative approach to illustrate the ability of nursing students to teach the public how to avoid the occurrence of Coronavirus transmission in humans. Data analyzed by using an interactive model approach based on the findings during field studies. As a result of the study proves that coronaviruses can be quickly exposed to others when someone's body endurance is unhealthy and previously had direct contact with the Covid-19 sufferer. The spread of this virus was quick, and until today researchers are looking for drugs to prevent their transmission to others. In conclusion, the study confirms that the role of nurses much needed in overcoming the occurrence of a Covid-19 pandemic transmission. Therefore, the role of nurses is necessary to educate the public in overcoming the transfer of the coronavirus in maintaining health for the suburban community.

Published in: 5th North American International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Detroit, USA

Publisher: IEOM Society International
Date of Conference: August 9-11, 2020

ISBN: 978-0-9855497-8-7
ISSN/E-ISSN: 2169-8767