Knowledge, Risk Perceptions and Preventive Behaviors On COVID-19 Among Medical Laboratory Science Junior Students of Selected Higher Education Institutions in Calabarzon: Basis For Internship Training Plan

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a severe impact on higher education as universities closed premises to control the spread of infection. Even though higher education institutions were rapid to replace traditional face-to-face lectures with remote learning, these may have a significant effect in achieving the expected competencies required during the clinical internship training. This cross-sectional study was conducted from the 22^nd of March to 4^th of April 2021. Participants were Filipino medical laboratory science junior students from selected higher education institutions in the CaLaBaRZon region using an online survey questionnaire. Results of the study showed high-level of self-reported knowledge, moderate risk perception, and high preventive behavioral performance on the COVID-19 pandemic.