Knowledge of Syrian refugee mothers and their attitude towards Covid-19
disease in children and pregnant women
Abstract
Objectives: To explore Knowledge and perceptions about COVID-19, among
Syrian refugee mothers in Irbid governorate, the first outbreak of
coronavirus in Jordan. Methods: This is an exploratory cross-section
study was conducted among Syrian refugee mothers, who were currently
pregnant or have a newborn child. The data collected through an online
survey in April 2020 in North Jordan. Results: A total of 389 Syrian
refugee mothers have participated in the study. The study showed that
66% of mothers often access information regarding COVID-19. The main
used resources for information, were Facebook pages’ posters (87%),
WhatsApp groups’ messages (69%), Television News (53%). While 21%
indicated that they access a professional database or governmental
websites. In general, Syrian refugee mothers appear well knowledgeable
about COVID-19 the transition ways and prevention measures, and aspects
that should be considered when diagnosing Coronavirus cases. However,
they appeared to have a lack of knowledge about the aspects that should
be considered for the transition of COVID-19 between the mother and the
child and the concepts about the smoking risks associated with COVID-19.
Conclusions: There is less focusing on media on aspects or still
understudying of concepts about the smoking risks associated with
COVID-19 and concepts around the transition of COVID-19 between the
mother and the child. Providing health education regarding COVID-19 to
mothers in Irbid would be helpful.