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Only some studies have evaluated the awareness of medical undergraduates in India and other countries, leading to a lack of literature. Methods This study is a descriptive cross-sectional questionnaire-based study conducted in Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India, between June to August 2020. An online survey using Google Forms was circulated among undergraduate medical students in India by a convenient sampling method for data collection. Descriptive analysis was derived based on frequencies and percentages, and the association with age, gender, and year of undergraduate training medical course was derived using the chi-square test. Results Altogether, 630 students from India responded to the survey, with a maximum response from students studying in the second year (38.7%). Nearly 63.85% of responders identified themselves as females. Knowledge regarding the human-to-human transmission of the virus, symptoms, complications, definition of “close contact, quarantine, and its indications was adequate among the students, with more than 70% correct responses. However, one-fourth of the students needed to gain more knowledge about masks. Respiratory hygiene was poor among 24.8%. Nearly 40% of students were unaware of the management of patients with COVID-19. Conclusion There is a need for regular quality training and institutional programs on infection control of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases across all Indian medical colleges to educate undergraduate medical students, who are future healthcare professionals, thus minimizing the risk of transmission and providing standardized care for patients. 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Manager Bibtex ProCite Sente EXPORT Select a format first Track Share ▬ ✚ Research Article Revised Knowledge, attitude and practices towards COVID-19 among Indian medical undergraduates: a questionnaire-based study [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 not approved] Sharada Rai 1 , Rakshatha Nayak https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7257-1465 1 , Anusha S Bhatt 1 , Kudurugundi Basavaraju Vatsala 1 , Chaithra Gowthuvalli Venkataramana https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5906-5197 1 , Animesh Jain 2 Sharada Rai 1 , Rakshatha Nayak https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7257-1465 1 , [...] Anusha S Bhatt 1 , Kudurugundi Basavaraju Vatsala 1 , Chaithra Gowthuvalli Venkataramana https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5906-5197 1 , Animesh Jain 2 PUBLISHED 22 May 2024 Author details Author details 1 Department of Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India 2 Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India Sharada Rai Roles: Conceptualization, Data Curation, Project Administration, Resources, Supervision, Validation, Visualization, Writing – Original Draft Preparation, Writing – Review & Editing Rakshatha Nayak Roles: Conceptualization, Data Curation, Formal Analysis, Investigation, Methodology, Project Administration, Resources, Software, Supervision, Validation, Visualization, Writing – Original Draft Preparation, Writing – Review & Editing Anusha S Bhatt Roles: Conceptualization, Data Curation, Resources, Validation, Writing – Original Draft Preparation Kudurugundi Basavaraju Vatsala Roles: Conceptualization, Investigation, Resources, Supervision, Visualization, Writing – Original Draft Preparation Chaithra Gowthuvalli Venkataramana Roles: Formal Analysis, Methodology, Validation, Writing – Original Draft Preparation, Writing – Review & Editing Animesh Jain Roles: Data Curation, Formal Analysis, Methodology, Validation, Visualization, Writing – Review & Editing OPEN PEER REVIEW DETAILS REVIEWER STATUS This article is included in the Emerging Diseases and Outbreaks gateway. This article is included in the Manipal Academy of Higher Education gateway. Abstract Background The Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) infection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-Cov-2) has emerged as a recent pandemic, increasing the need for epidemiological studies and studies on public health. Only some studies have evaluated the awareness of medical undergraduates in India and other countries, leading to a lack of literature. Methods This study is a descriptive cross-sectional questionnaire-based study conducted in Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India, between June to August 2020. An online survey using Google Forms was circulated among undergraduate medical students in India by a convenient sampling method for data collection. Descriptive analysis was derived based on frequencies and percentages, and the association with age, gender, and year of undergraduate training medical course was derived using the chi-square test. Results Altogether, 630 students from India responded to the survey, with a maximum response from students studying in the second year (38.7%). Nearly 63.85% of responders identified themselves as females. Knowledge regarding the human-to-human transmission of the virus, symptoms, complications, definition of “close contact, quarantine, and its indications was adequate among the students, with more than 70% correct responses. However, one-fourth of the students needed to gain more knowledge about masks. Respiratory hygiene was poor among 24.8%. Nearly 40% of students were unaware of the management of patients with COVID-19. Conclusion There is a need for regular quality training and institutional programs on infection control of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases across all Indian medical colleges to educate undergraduate medical students, who are future healthcare professionals, thus minimizing the risk of transmission and providing standardized care for patients. READ ALL READ LESS Keywords Covid-19, Public Health, Prevention, Infectious disease, Pandemic Corresponding Author(s) Rakshatha Nayak ( [email protected] ) Close Corresponding author: Rakshatha Nayak Competing interests: No competing interests were disclosed. Grant information: The author(s) declared that no grants were involved in supporting this work. Copyright: © 2024 Rai S et al . This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License , which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. How to cite: Rai S, Nayak R, Bhatt AS et al. Knowledge, attitude and practices towards COVID-19 among Indian medical undergraduates: a questionnaire-based study [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 not approved] . F1000Research 2024, 12 :361 ( https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.131073.2 ) First published: 03 Apr 2023, 12 :361 ( https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.131073.1 ) Latest published: 22 May 2024, 12 :361 ( https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.131073.2 ) Revised Amendments from Version 1 The validity of the questionnaire is mentioned in the method section with reference. The questionnaire with the option of responses is shared as underlying data on a data repository and the reference for the same is mentioned in the main text as well. Results are presented in Tables and summarized to increase the readability of the article. The discussion has been improvised with a reduction in the number of paragraphs and adequate comparison with similar studies from other countries with appropriate references. The conclusion is given under a separate heading. The validity of the questionnaire is mentioned in the method section with reference. The questionnaire with the option of responses is shared as underlying data on a data repository and the reference for the same is mentioned in the main text as well. Results are presented in Tables and summarized to increase the readability of the article. The discussion has been improvised with a reduction in the number of paragraphs and adequate comparison with similar studies from other countries with appropriate references. The conclusion is given under a separate heading. See the authors' detailed response to the review by Bodrun Naher Siddiquea See the authors' detailed response to the review by Moawia Gameraddin See the authors' detailed response to the review by Utsav Raj READ REVIEWER RESPONSES Introduction The Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19), a recent pandemic due to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-Cov-2) infection caused major health threats worldwide during the year 2020-2021. 1 The disease’s accelerated and extensive geographic spread during the pandemic posed significant challenges for administrative authorities and healthcare professionals. All healthcare workers have a higher risk of infection due to patient exposure. Although undergraduate medical students are not actively involved in patient care, the possibility of them acquiring and transmitting the disease within healthcare centers and on medical college campuses is high. 2 Vaccinations like Covishield, Covaxin, Sputnik V, Corbevax, etc., are effectively used in India. Of these, Covishield is the most used, accounting for 81% of the total doses given. 3 – 5 It has drastically declined the number of new cases. 6 However, due to new variants like omicron, emerging frequently, and the Peltzman effect in the country, several cities are still facing on-and-off spikes in incidence and mortality rate, which has caused a shortage of healthcare facilities and front-line doctors. 6 , 7 Under the worst-case scenario, voluntary recruitment of medical undergraduates as a potential solution for lacking human resources may be beneficial. 2 The student’s and patient’s safety is of significant concern in such emergent circumstances. 8 , 9 Awareness about the disease, its transmission, risk factors, prevention, infection control, guidelines, and practices during patient care among healthcare workers and students is fundamental to preventing healthcare-associated transmission and infection. 10 – 13 Studies have been done to assess the understanding of COVID-19 among healthcare workers and the general population in various countries. 14 – 22 But there are only few studies that have been done evaluating the awareness of medical undergraduates in India, leading to a need for more literature. 2 , 8 , 9 The objective of the study is to determine the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) of Indian medical undergraduate students regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, which can help us to recognize faulty practices and attitudes of the students towards COVID-19. In addition, it can help us plan and review our policies to implement best practices for controlling the COVID-19 disease. Methods Ethics We obtained online written informed consent from all participants and approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee. (Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Reg. No. ECR/54/Inst/KA/2014/RR-17, Protocol No. IECKMCMLR-07/2020/218) This study is a descriptive cross-sectional study. An online survey using Google Forms was circulated among 630 medical undergraduate students in India. With an assumption of 50% of the Indian Medical undergraduates having adequate awareness and 10% relative precision, for a 95% confidence interval, the sample size was calculated to be 384. Adding 20% non-response rate, the final sample size came to be 460. A self-administered questionnaire was developed which consisted of socio-demographic questions, 20 questions based on knowledge, 7 questions based on attitude, and 12 questions on practices related to COVID-19 disease. 45 The questionnaire underwent content validation and was crafted by drawing from the latest interim guidance and information provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), as of June 12th, 2020. This process ensured that the questionnaire’s questions were in line with the standards and recommendations set forth by the WHO for healthcare workers during the pandemic. 23 – 33 The authors approached their colleagues from other institutions throughout the country through whom the medical undergraduates were identified. Social media platforms like Facebook , WhatsApp , Twitter were also used to identify common groups containing medical undergraduates from the country. The survey was circulated through social media by creating a link to the questionnaire. Non-random (convenience and snowball) sampling was done. Undergraduates who were studying in India and willing to participate in the survey irrespective of their age, sex, gender or institution were included in the study. The gender and age of the students were considered based on the responses given by them in the online forms. The online responses were collected over a period of two months duration from 16th June to 15 th August 2020. We analyzed the collected data using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, version 25. Only complete responses were considered for data analysis. Descriptive analysis using frequencies and percentages was done. At the same time, the chi-square test was done for association between KAP concerning age, gender, and year of undergraduate training medical course. Results Six hundred thirty students from various medical colleges in India belonging to different states like Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Hyderabad, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Goa etc. responded to the survey. Out of these, we accepted only 618 responses and rejected 12 responses due to incomplete or incorrect answers. Most students were in the second year of their undergraduate training course (38.7%), with the maximum response from students aged 20 years (31.7%). Nearly 63.85% of responders identified themselves as females, and 36.2% identified themselves as males. Most responses were seen from different institutes of Karnataka state, followed by Kerala and Gujarat. The study surveyed students’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to COVID-19 ( Table 1 ). Findings showed that news media was the primary information source for 78.6% of students, with 73.5% receiving hand hygiene training in the past year. Knowledge about COVID-19 varied, with 68.4% correctly identifying the virus as SARS-CoV-2. While awareness of transmission routes was generally high, gaps existed, such as recognizing faeco-oral transmission (7.9%). Symptoms like fever (88.2%) were well-known, but less awareness of diarrhea (20.7%). Understanding of complications varied, with fewer students aware of cardiac (17.5%) and renal complications (12%). Overall, knowledge improved with academic progression and was statistically significant (p<0.05). Attitudes towards seeking medical care were positive, despite stigma concerns. Most students (94.8%) expressed willingness to take a COVID-19 vaccine if available. Additionally, many students (80.3%) were willing to volunteer as healthcare providers with confidence level increasing with academic progression (p<0.05). Practices like hand hygiene were generally followed, although some lapses existed, particularly in respiratory hygiene. Demographic differences were observed, with female students typically exhibiting more cautious behaviors and greater awareness (p<0.05). Table 1. Table showing the percentage of student responses for various categories under knowledge, attitude, and practices. Category Result 1. Knowledge The primary source of information on COVID-19 among students − News media 78.6% − Official international health organization sites 66.7% − Social-media 63.6% − Official government sites 62.6% − Journals 14.1% Received formal training and knowledge of hand hygiene over the last year 73.5% Knowledge of Virus causing COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) 68.4% Knowledge about the virus being initially called as 2019-nCoV 50.5% Knowledge of human-to-human transmission routes − Droplet transmission 94.5% − Contact transmission 53.6% − Airborne transmission 53.2% − Faeco-oral transmission 7.9% Knowledge of Initial symptoms of COVID-19 − Fever 88.2% − Sore throat 84.8% − Diarrhoea 20.7% Awareness of respiratory complications of COVID-19 98.9% Awareness of cardiac complications 17.5% Awareness of renal complications 12% Understanding of “close contact” 76.5% Knowledge of home quarantine 97.9% Knowledge of indications for quarantine 90.8% Awareness of personal protective equipment >96% Knowledge about effective preventive measures − Respirators 76.1% − Surgical masks 58.3% − Three-layered cotton masks 73.6% Misconceptions about preventive measures − Single-layered mask being effective 11.2% − Dust mask being effective 7.4% − Surgical masks washable/reusable 7.8% Awareness of the most effective preventive measure 99.2% Awareness of vulnerable groups at higher risk 88.7% Awareness of asymptomatic transmission 88.5% Awareness of preferred disinfection method for soiled hands 25% Awareness of transmission risks from food delivery 68.8% Awareness of transmission risks from pets is low 61.7% Awareness of the lack of an effective cure for COVID-19 95% Willingness to hide symptoms due to stigma 4.7% Willingness to seek medical attention despite stigma 94% 2. Attitude Seek medical attention despite stigma 94% Urge to update knowledge on COVID-19 86% Fear of potential infection despite good immunity 86% Not Hide their symptoms due to stigma 95.3 % Confidence in approach and treatment 60% Willingness to take COVID-19 vaccination 94.8% Willingness to volunteer as a healthcare provider 80.3% 3. Practice Adherence to preventive measures − Avoiding handshakes 96.6% − Avoiding contact with symptomatic individuals 83.8% − Avoiding crowded places 89.5% − Hand hygiene practices (washing with soap) 96.8% − Alcohol-based hand sanitizers 86.9% Adherence to respiratory hygiene 76.2% Students residing with vulnerable individuals 25.1% Consumption of immunity-boosting medicines/foods 49.7% Mask-wearing when going outside during the pandemic 99.4% Discussion The emergence of COVID-19, originating in Wuhan, China, posed significant challenges globally in December 2019. 14 Beyond frontline healthcare workers, individuals in healthcare facilities outside clinical settings, including medical students and clerical staff, face exposure risks and potential sources of further infection. Amid India’s pandemic response, medical colleges transitioned to online classes, reverting to on-site courses after the third wave in 2022. After the third wave in 2022, the students were recruited back to the campus for regular on-site courses. 34 Despite vaccinations like Covishield, Covaxin, Sputnik V, Corbevax etc. effectively bringing down the overall incidence of cases in the country, some high-alert cities like Delhi and Mumbai experienced sudden surges in patients, especially after re-opening of schools and colleges with a significant mortality rate. 3 – 7 Therefore, a deeper understanding of medical students’ attitudes and practices is necessary to prevent further transmission and potential subsequent waves. Comprehensive knowledge of COVID-19, including its transmission routes, prevention strategies, identification of high-risk groups, symptomatology, and early isolation of infected individuals is pivotal for effective disease control. 35 – 37 While students demonstrated awareness of respiratory transmission, other routes like airborne, contact, and faeco-oral transmission were less recognized. 14 – 21 Although respiratory symptoms were well-known, awareness of atypical manifestations like fatigue, reduced alertness, reduced mobility, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, delirium etc. and complications like, renal failure, shock etc. varied. 19 , 20 Misconceptions persisted regarding preventive measures, with a notable proportion endorsing ineffective strategies like antibiotics and other myths, like hand dryers, hot water baths, etc. Currently, no specific antiviral treatment is known to be effective in combating the disease. 15 , 16 The understanding of “close contact” and home quarantine and its indication was satisfactory among students. 33 There was adequate awareness about high-risk groups, such as those over 60, or with underlying comorbidities, smokers, pregnant women, malnourished and immune-compromised which was noteworthy as many resided with the vulnerable group during the pandemic. 19 , 38 , 39 The study underscored significant gaps in understanding standardized hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette, critical in curbing transmission. While measures like hand hygiene, mask-wearing, and social distancing were are effective in reducing transmission, 20 and widely practiced by the students, there were glaring misconceptions. For instance, many weren’t familiar with proper handwashing techniques for visibly soiled hands or the importance of respiratory hygiene, like using tissues when coughing or sneezing, and their proper disposal. Addressing these shortcomings requires careful attention. Moreover, there were misconceptions about mask types and reuse, potentially risking transmission in healthcare settings. Only half the responders knew respirators were the most effective mask for aerosol-generating procedures. 40 Despite commendable practices like social distancing during high-case alerts and a willingness among students to volunteer in healthcare, awareness of proper treatment protocols for COVID-19 patients was lacking. Similar studies in other countries, especially among South Asian countries and India, reveal inadequate COVID-19 knowledge among medical students. 2 , 8 , 9 , 16 – 22 Similarly, this study suggests that despite satisfactory awareness, attitude, and practices among the students, there is still scope for improvement. Moreover, in countries like India, where there is an acute shortage of front-line doctors, recruiting undergraduate medical students to serve in the voluntary front-line team against COVID-19 is a reasonable option. 8 Which further demands effective planning and education to enable better adherence to good practices, including pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis, to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Regular training in infection control, including theory and practical aspects, is imperative to prepare medical teams for unforeseen challenges. The drawbacks of this study include the less-than-expected response from students and lack of proper representation from the entire country, probably due to selection bias as all the institutions and states couldn’t be approached due to the lack of contact details. Using social media to share the questionnaire and online survey, also limited the study as not all students had social media accounts and well-established internet is not widely available in remote areas of the country. Conclusion Three years since the initial outbreak in China, COVID-19’s key characteristics remain uncertain, prompting ongoing research. Vaccines and cures are still in trial phases, with implementation and acceptance requiring time. 4 , 41 Misinformation provided by spurious organizational bodies and shared on social media amplifies public anxiety, 42 highlighting the vital role of healthcare workers in disseminating accurate information for infection control and prevention. Adequate knowledge about COVID-19 and updates on various guidelines among healthcare workers play a crucial role in infection control and transmission prevention. Medical students, as accessible sources of information, can bridge the gap between the medical community and society during health crises. But this demands comprehensive policies, educational initiatives, and interactive sessions, orchestrated by administrative authorities, to ensure preparedness for future emergencies. 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Dear Sir, Thank you for reviewing our article and providing us with your valuable insights on improvement. As per your suggestions, we have addressed the following: The results are summarized in tabular format for the convenience of the audience and the reference is cited in the results section. Overall the article has been improvised following suggestions from all reviewers. Kindly go through the new version of the article and provide your valuable remarks as well as your approval. Competing Interests: No competing Interests Close Report a concern COMMENT ON THIS REPORT Views 0 Cite How to cite this report: Raj U. Reviewer Report For: Knowledge, attitude and practices towards COVID-19 among Indian medical undergraduates: a questionnaire-based study [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 not approved] . F1000Research 2024, 12 :361 ( https://doi.org/10.5256/f1000research.143880.r168658 ) The direct URL for this report is: https://f1000research.com/articles/12-361/v1#referee-response-168658 NOTE: it is important to ensure the information in square brackets after the title is included in this citation. Close Copy Citation Details Reviewer Report 29 Apr 2024 Utsav Raj , Department of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India Approved VIEWS 0 https://doi.org/10.5256/f1000research.143880.r168658 Methods: Strengths: The methodology and statistical analysis are intricately detailed, bolstering the study's reliability. The inclusion of references for questionnaire preparation and data availability, elucidating question details and choices, enhances its credibility and ... Continue reading READ ALL Methods: Strengths: The methodology and statistical analysis are intricately detailed, bolstering the study's reliability. 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COPY CITATION DETAILS Report a concern Author Response 25 May 2024 Rakshatha Nayak , Department of Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India 25 May 2024 Author Response Dear sir, Thank you for reviewing our article and providing us with your valuable insights for improvement. As per your suggestions, we have addressed the following: 1. The validity ... Continue reading Dear sir, Thank you for reviewing our article and providing us with your valuable insights for improvement. As per your suggestions, we have addressed the following: 1. The validity of the questionnaire is mentioned in the method section with reference. 2. The questionnaire with the option of responses is shared as underlying data on a data repository and the reference for the same is mentioned in the main text. 3. The results are summarized in tabular format for the convenience of the audience. 4. The discussion has been improvised with a reduction in the number of paragraphs and adequate comparison with similar studies from other countries with appropriate references. 5. The conclusion is given under a separate heading 6. The article has undergone proof reading to rectify grammatical errors Kindly re-review the newer version of our article for approval and provide your valuable insights. Dear sir, Thank you for reviewing our article and providing us with your valuable insights for improvement. As per your suggestions, we have addressed the following: 1. The validity of the questionnaire is mentioned in the method section with reference. 2. The questionnaire with the option of responses is shared as underlying data on a data repository and the reference for the same is mentioned in the main text. 3. The results are summarized in tabular format for the convenience of the audience. 4. The discussion has been improvised with a reduction in the number of paragraphs and adequate comparison with similar studies from other countries with appropriate references. 5. The conclusion is given under a separate heading 6. The article has undergone proof reading to rectify grammatical errors Kindly re-review the newer version of our article for approval and provide your valuable insights. Competing Interests: No competing interests Close Report a concern Respond or Comment COMMENTS ON THIS REPORT Author Response 25 May 2024 Rakshatha Nayak , Department of Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India 25 May 2024 Author Response Dear sir, Thank you for reviewing our article and providing us with your valuable insights for improvement. As per your suggestions, we have addressed the following: 1. The validity ... Continue reading Dear sir, Thank you for reviewing our article and providing us with your valuable insights for improvement. As per your suggestions, we have addressed the following: 1. The validity of the questionnaire is mentioned in the method section with reference. 2. The questionnaire with the option of responses is shared as underlying data on a data repository and the reference for the same is mentioned in the main text. 3. The results are summarized in tabular format for the convenience of the audience. 4. The discussion has been improvised with a reduction in the number of paragraphs and adequate comparison with similar studies from other countries with appropriate references. 5. The conclusion is given under a separate heading 6. The article has undergone proof reading to rectify grammatical errors Kindly re-review the newer version of our article for approval and provide your valuable insights. Dear sir, Thank you for reviewing our article and providing us with your valuable insights for improvement. As per your suggestions, we have addressed the following: 1. The validity of the questionnaire is mentioned in the method section with reference. 2. The questionnaire with the option of responses is shared as underlying data on a data repository and the reference for the same is mentioned in the main text. 3. The results are summarized in tabular format for the convenience of the audience. 4. The discussion has been improvised with a reduction in the number of paragraphs and adequate comparison with similar studies from other countries with appropriate references. 5. The conclusion is given under a separate heading 6. The article has undergone proof reading to rectify grammatical errors Kindly re-review the newer version of our article for approval and provide your valuable insights. Competing Interests: No competing interests Close Report a concern COMMENT ON THIS REPORT Comments on this article Comments (0) Version 2 VERSION 2 PUBLISHED 03 Apr 2023 ADD YOUR COMMENT Comment keyboard_arrow_left keyboard_arrow_right Open Peer Review Reviewer Status info_outline Alongside their report, reviewers assign a status to the article: Approved The paper is scientifically sound in its current form and only minor, if any, improvements are suggested Approved with reservations A number of small changes, sometimes more significant revisions are required to address specific details and improve the papers academic merit. Not approved Fundamental flaws in the paper seriously undermine the findings and conclusions Reviewer Reports Invited Reviewers 1 2 3 Version 2 (revision) 22 May 24 read Version 1 03 Apr 23 read read read Bodrun Naher Siddiquea , Monash University, Melbourne, Australia Utsav Raj , All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, India Moawia Gameraddin , Taibah University, Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia Comments on this article All Comments (0) Add a comment Sign up for content alerts Sign Up You are now signed up to receive this alert Browse by related subjects keyboard_arrow_left Back to all reports Reviewer Report 0 Views copyright © 2024 Siddiquea B. This is an open access peer review report distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License , which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. 24 May 2024 | for Version 2 Bodrun Naher Siddiquea , Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 0 Views copyright © 2024 Siddiquea B. This is an open access peer review report distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License , which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. format_quote Cite this report speaker_notes Responses (1) Approved info_outline Alongside their report, reviewers assign a status to the article: Approved The paper is scientifically sound in its current form and only minor, if any, improvements are suggested Approved with reservations A number of small changes, sometimes more significant revisions are required to address specific details and improve the papers academic merit. Not approved Fundamental flaws in the paper seriously undermine the findings and conclusions The authors have addressed my earlier comments to the best of their ability. Competing Interests No competing interests were disclosed. Reviewer Expertise Both communicable and non-communicable diseases. I confirm that I have read this submission and believe that I have an appropriate level of expertise to confirm that it is of an acceptable scientific standard. reply Respond to this report Responses (1) Author Response 21 Jun 2024 Rakshatha Nayak, Department of Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, India Dear Sir, Thank you for reviewing our article. View more View less Competing Interests No competing interest reply Respond Report a concern Siddiquea BN. Peer Review Report For: Knowledge, attitude and practices towards COVID-19 among Indian medical undergraduates: a questionnaire-based study [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 not approved] . F1000Research 2024, 12 :361 ( https://doi.org/10.5256/f1000research.166044.r281277) NOTE: it is important to ensure the information in square brackets after the title is included in this citation. The direct URL for this report is: https://f1000research.com/articles/12-361/v2#referee-response-281277 keyboard_arrow_left Back to all reports Reviewer Report 0 Views copyright © 2024 Gameraddin M. This is an open access peer review report distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License , which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. 15 May 2024 | for Version 1 Moawia Gameraddin , Taibah University, Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia 0 Views copyright © 2024 Gameraddin M. This is an open access peer review report distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License , which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. format_quote Cite this report speaker_notes Responses (1) Not Approved info_outline Alongside their report, reviewers assign a status to the article: Approved The paper is scientifically sound in its current form and only minor, if any, improvements are suggested Approved with reservations A number of small changes, sometimes more significant revisions are required to address specific details and improve the papers academic merit. Not approved Fundamental flaws in the paper seriously undermine the findings and conclusions I did not find Tables and figures. The results section did not cite the tables and figures. I recommend revising the manuscript to provide the tables and figures, and the citation of them in the results section. A paper without tables and figures should be not be considered for indexing. Introduction: suitable and expressive. The objectives are clear, and so is the presentation. Results: This part is lacking the Tables and figures. I recommend the following: The authors should add the tables and figures. There is no citations for Tables and Figures in the results section. Decision: The paper needs major revision to add the tables and figures. Is the work clearly and accurately presented and does it cite the current literature? Partly Is the study design appropriate and is the work technically sound? Partly Are sufficient details of methods and analysis provided to allow replication by others? Partly If applicable, is the statistical analysis and its interpretation appropriate? No Are all the source data underlying the results available to ensure full reproducibility? Partly Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the results? Partly Competing Interests No competing interests were disclosed. Reviewer Expertise 1/Radiological sciences and medical imaging I confirm that I have read this submission and believe that I have an appropriate level of expertise to state that I do not consider it to be of an acceptable scientific standard, for reasons outlined above. reply Respond to this report Responses (1) Author Response 25 May 2024 Rakshatha Nayak, Department of Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India Dear Sir, Thank you for reviewing our article and providing us with your valuable insights on improvement. As per your suggestions, we have addressed the following: The results are summarized in tabular format for the convenience of the audience and the reference is cited in the results section. Overall the article has been improvised following suggestions from all reviewers. Kindly go through the new version of the article and provide your valuable remarks as well as your approval. View more View less Competing Interests No competing Interests reply Respond Report a concern Gameraddin M. Peer Review Report For: Knowledge, attitude and practices towards COVID-19 among Indian medical undergraduates: a questionnaire-based study [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 not approved] . F1000Research 2024, 12 :361 ( https://doi.org/10.5256/f1000research.143880.r227468) NOTE: it is important to ensure the information in square brackets after the title is included in this citation. The direct URL for this report is: https://f1000research.com/articles/12-361/v1#referee-response-227468 keyboard_arrow_left Back to all reports Reviewer Report 0 Views copyright © 2024 Raj U. This is an open access peer review report distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License , which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. 29 Apr 2024 | for Version 1 Utsav Raj , Department of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India 0 Views copyright © 2024 Raj U. This is an open access peer review report distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License , which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. format_quote Cite this report speaker_notes Responses (1) Approved info_outline Alongside their report, reviewers assign a status to the article: Approved The paper is scientifically sound in its current form and only minor, if any, improvements are suggested Approved with reservations A number of small changes, sometimes more significant revisions are required to address specific details and improve the papers academic merit. Not approved Fundamental flaws in the paper seriously undermine the findings and conclusions Methods: Strengths: The methodology and statistical analysis are intricately detailed, bolstering the study's reliability. The inclusion of references for questionnaire preparation and data availability, elucidating question details and choices, enhances its credibility and ensures its value for future reference. Results: Weakness (minor): Presenting the results in paragraphs rather than in tabular format diminishes readability for the audience. Discussion and Conclusion: Strengths: The discussion adeptly compares and analyses findings in relation to other studies, enriching its depth. The conclusion underscores the imperative of comprehensive training for healthcare professionals worldwide to tackle unforeseen challenges effectively, advocating for the development of safer and better strategies. The study holds relevance for a broad spectrum of reader's Is the work clearly and accurately presented and does it cite the current literature? Yes Is the study design appropriate and is the work technically sound? Yes Are sufficient details of methods and analysis provided to allow replication by others? Yes If applicable, is the statistical analysis and its interpretation appropriate? Yes Are all the source data underlying the results available to ensure full reproducibility? Yes Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the results? Yes Competing Interests No competing interests were disclosed. Reviewer Expertise Public heath I confirm that I have read this submission and believe that I have an appropriate level of expertise to confirm that it is of an acceptable scientific standard. reply Respond to this report Responses (1) Author Response 25 May 2024 Rakshatha Nayak, Department of Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India Dear sir, Thank you for reviewing our article and providing us with your valuable insights on improvement. As per your suggestions, we have addressed the following: The results are summarized in tabular format for the convenience of the audience. View more View less Competing Interests There are no competing interests reply Respond Report a concern Raj U. Peer Review Report For: Knowledge, attitude and practices towards COVID-19 among Indian medical undergraduates: a questionnaire-based study [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 not approved] . F1000Research 2024, 12 :361 ( https://doi.org/10.5256/f1000research.143880.r168658) NOTE: it is important to ensure the information in square brackets after the title is included in this citation. The direct URL for this report is: https://f1000research.com/articles/12-361/v1#referee-response-168658 keyboard_arrow_left Back to all reports Reviewer Report 0 Views copyright © 2023 Siddiquea B. This is an open access peer review report distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License , which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. 07 Aug 2023 | for Version 1 Bodrun Naher Siddiquea , Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 0 Views copyright © 2023 Siddiquea B. This is an open access peer review report distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License , which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. format_quote Cite this report speaker_notes Responses (1) Approved With Reservations info_outline Alongside their report, reviewers assign a status to the article: Approved The paper is scientifically sound in its current form and only minor, if any, improvements are suggested Approved with reservations A number of small changes, sometimes more significant revisions are required to address specific details and improve the papers academic merit. Not approved Fundamental flaws in the paper seriously undermine the findings and conclusions Methods Please mention about the validity of the questionnaire (tested or not) in the method section. Please clearly mention about options of responses and scoring or of the questionnaire in the method section. Results Results presented in Tables and short summary will increase the readability of the article. Discussion and conclusion Please compare your results with published literature from other countries. Too many paragraphs. Please write the conclusion under separate heading. Generally the paper needs proof reading to improve the grammatical errors. Is the work clearly and accurately presented and does it cite the current literature? Partly Is the study design appropriate and is the work technically sound? Partly Are sufficient details of methods and analysis provided to allow replication by others? Partly If applicable, is the statistical analysis and its interpretation appropriate? Partly Are all the source data underlying the results available to ensure full reproducibility? Yes Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the results? Partly Competing Interests No competing interests were disclosed. Reviewer Expertise Both communicable and non-communicable diseases. I confirm that I have read this submission and believe that I have an appropriate level of expertise to confirm that it is of an acceptable scientific standard, however I have significant reservations, as outlined above. reply Respond to this report Responses (1) Author Response 25 May 2024 Rakshatha Nayak, Department of Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India Dear sir, Thank you for reviewing our article and providing us with your valuable insights for improvement. As per your suggestions, we have addressed the following: 1. The validity of the questionnaire is mentioned in the method section with reference. 2. The questionnaire with the option of responses is shared as underlying data on a data repository and the reference for the same is mentioned in the main text. 3. The results are summarized in tabular format for the convenience of the audience. 4. The discussion has been improvised with a reduction in the number of paragraphs and adequate comparison with similar studies from other countries with appropriate references. 5. The conclusion is given under a separate heading 6. The article has undergone proof reading to rectify grammatical errors Kindly re-review the newer version of our article for approval and provide your valuable insights. View more View less Competing Interests No competing interests reply Respond Report a concern Siddiquea BN. Peer Review Report For: Knowledge, attitude and practices towards COVID-19 among Indian medical undergraduates: a questionnaire-based study [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 not approved] . F1000Research 2024, 12 :361 ( https://doi.org/10.5256/f1000research.143880.r181439) NOTE: it is important to ensure the information in square brackets after the title is included in this citation. 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