Knowledge about, acceptance of and willingness to use over-the-counter COVID-19 self-testing kits

Abstract Objectives Early investments in new diagnostic technologies that allow for rapid and decentralized testing were critical reducing SARS-CoV-2’s detrimental health economic effects. This study evaluates public knowledge about, acceptance of willingness to use COVID-19 self-testing kits. Methods An online descriptive cross-sectional questionnaire was used this study. The final population included all contacted national resident adults, age 18 over, who willing engage the survey divided according participants’ demographic information 11 questions assessed respondents’ understanding statistical analysis carried out using SPSS version 24. Multivariate linear regression models identify factors influencing attitudes toward acceptability kits their these Key findings A total 876 respondents participated completed whole questionnaire. average score on 70.2%, with a 95% confidence interval (CI) [69.1%, 71.4%]. Participants postgraduate, female vaccinated against COVID-19, as well employees older participants, jointly highly associated higher levels COVID-19. Moreover, participants had been infected or female, employees, older, Western Arabic positive about Conclusions majority have acceptable Nonetheless, future studies should consider issues pre- post-test counselling, false negative results sale unregulated Additional be communicated so people can make informed decisions protected from possible abuse when they become available pharmacies.