The significance of educational level in acquiring good literacy of COVID-19: a case study in Indonesia

Background. Surveys on Public Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (PKAP) have been conducted in various countries with respondents from the public as well health workers. Measuring knowledge of about COVID-19 is very important to determine gap among also an evaluation preventive efforts for COVID-19. Objective. The purpose this research was whether education level a factor that affects one’s literacy Materials Methods. This cross-sectional online-based data collection using Kobo toolbox application. carried out 19th April until 2nd May 2020. number people under study 792. measured 12 questions true or false question types. multivariable logistic regression out. Results. Most (52.5%) were young age group (15-35 years old), male (57.3%), had bachelor diploma (62.1%). Furthermore, most good (65.4%). higher respondents’ educational means, better they concerning (P=0.013). Conclusions. affected by their education. A found master’s doctoral degrees. finding can contribute prevention COVID-19, which priority educating communities should be given those having below degree.