Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Nursing Students towards COVID-19 Pandemic in Oman

Background: COVID-19 pandemic is a global emergency that requires the implementation of drasticmeasures to halt the disease’s fast spread. Students commitment to preventive measures is impacted by theirknowledge, attitudes, and practices toward the disease.Method: We sought to determine the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding COVID-19pandemic among Omani nursing students. A cross-sectional study was conducted at college of nursing,Sultan Qaboos University. A valid and reliable online survey was used to gather the data.Conclusion: We found that 96.9% of nursing students have moderate to high level of knowledge aboutCOVID-19. The majority of nursing students held optimistic attitudes about the successful control ofCOVID-19 (78.5%) and the ability of Oman to conquer the virus (75.5%). While 87.7% of nursing studentsstayed away from crowded places, only 47.9% wore a mask when leaving their homes. Predictors of goodknowledge included being a clinical student, wearing a mask while leaving home, and having a positiveattitude about controlling the pandemic (p<0.001). Predictors of good preventive practices included being awoman and having higher knowledge scores (p=0.05). Omani nursing students have satisfactory knowledgeand held positive attitudes regarding COVID-19. However, they do not maintain adequate practice measures.