Covid19NCT04497441
Netizens' Perception of COVID-19 Information & Information Sources.
An observational study of Covid19 and Information Seeking Behavior, run by Qassim University at 1 site in Saudi Arabia.
Trial summary
COVID-19 Infection was characterized as a Pandemic by WHO on the 11th of March 2020.1 After this there were all possible worldwide efforts to increase awareness in the general population about the COVID-19 Infection signs, symptoms, mode of transmission and prevention. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 19 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Covid19, Information Seeking Behavior, Social Media
- What is being tested?
- Electronic Survey questionnaire
- How many people
- 385 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSaudi Arabia
- Study dates
- 10 Jun 2020to 15 Aug 2020
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 19 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: This online Observational Cross-sectional survey study is conducted to get responses from the Al Qassim province region Internet users. They are the target study population for this study. The Google form questionnaire survey link will be shared with the Dentists in internet via Social Media \&/Or email to seek responses. The link will be available for single response for a single respondent.
Who may be able to join
- Male and Female Human volunteer internet users who belong \&/or reside in Al Qassim province region of Saudi Arabia.
- Volunteers should be major by age (18 years and above).
Who cannot join
- Minor age group (<18 years) subjects are excluded from the study.
- Internet users who have preexisting phobia and/or anxiety mental conditions are excluded from the study.
- Internet users who are currently under treatment for their preexisting phobia and/or anxiety mental conditions are excluded from the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Saudi Arabia1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Dr Bugude Shiva Shankar
Ar Rass, Al Qassim, 51921
Bugude Shiva Shankar, MDS, +966163020523, S.ggg@qu.edu.sa
About this study
Official title: Perceptions of Netizens Regarding COVID-19 Information & Information Sources: A Cross Sectional Study
COVID-19 Infection was characterized as a Pandemic by WHO on the 11th of March 2020.1 After this there were all possible worldwide efforts to increase awareness in the general population about the COVID-19 Infection signs, symptoms, mode of transmission and prevention. The information was spread across all possible mass media communication channels. There were constant updates regarding the data of newly infected cases, deaths, and recoveries. This cross sectional study is conducted with the following objectives:
- To understand the netizens perception regarding the sources of information available on COVID-19.
- To understand the netizens populations perception regarding the available information on COVID-19.
Read the detailed description
Mass media plays a significant role in public outreach and create awareness. Various mass media has their individual reach to the general public. In the current world of information technology availability of information is not an issue. There is in fact excessive availability of information. What makes a big difference is that RIGHT information delivery on RIGHT time and within RIGHT time. After WHO characterized COVID-19 infection as pandemic, mass media played a significant role in creating awareness regarding COVID-19 infection signs, symptoms, mode of transmission and its prevention. There were constant updates in various mass media regarding the data of newly infected cases, deaths, and recoveries. COVID-19 Pandemic has created fears, anxiety, and worries among the general population. There was information given to general public regarding treatment drugs and possibility of vaccine for COVID-19 infection. This created a ray of hope in many. So information in various mass media sources had different types of impact on general population thoughts.
This cross sectional study is conducted with the following objectives:
- To understand the general populations perception regarding the sources of information available on COVID-19.
- To understand the general populations perception regarding the available information on COVID-19.
This Cross sectional study utilizes an electronic google form to get responses from netizens of Al Qassim province of Saudi Arabia regarding the perception of COVID-19 information and information sources. All the questions in the survey are compulsory answerable questions. The settings in the google form are set so that a single respondent can limit the survey response to single time. The Survey Questionnaire contained following sections:
Section I: Minimum required personal details Section II: 10 Questions regarding the source of COVID-19 information Section III: 6 Questions regarding perception of the COVID-19 information
The questionnaire also carried the following disclaimer:
"This Survey will not Collect your Name, Email, Location, and Phone number. We pledge that the data obtained by this survey is for Educational purpose \& scientific knowledge enhancement only. The data will not be transferred or shared with any other third party for commercial interest."
The very first part of the Questionnaires seeks responders' consent for giving responses to the survey questions. participation Section II \& III contained all closed ended questions. The Google form link is shared to the netizens of Al Qassim province across relevant Social media platforms.
- Conditions
- Covid19, Information Seeking Behavior, Social Media, Perception, Self
- Being tested
- Electronic Survey questionnaire
- Keywords
- COVID-19, Information, Information sources, Netizens, Perception, Social media
- Medical subject headings
- COVID-19, Information Seeking Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Electronic Survey questionnaireOther
This Cross sectional study utilizes an electronic google form to get responses from netizens of Al Qassim province of Saudi Arabia regarding the perception of COVID-19 information and information sources. All the questions in the survey are compulsory answerable questions. The settings in the google form are set so that a single respondent can limit the survey response to single time. The Survey Questionnaire contained following sections:
Section I: Minimum required personal details Section II: 10 Questions regarding the source of COVID-19 information Section III: 6 Questions regarding perception of the COVID-19 information
The very first part of the Questionnaires seeks responders' consent for giving responses to the survey questions. participation Section II \& III contained all closed ended questions. The Google form link is shared to the netizens of Al Qassim province across relevant Social media platforms.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Netizens | Internet users in Al Qassim province region are the target study population for this study. This Cross sectional study utilizes an electronic google form to get responses from netizens of Al Qassim province of Saudi Arabia regarding the perception of COVID-19 information and information sources. All the questions in the survey are compulsory answerable questions. The settings in the google form are set so that a single respondent can limit the survey response to single time. The Google form link is shared to the netizens of Al Qassim province across relevant Social media platforms. Receives: Other: Electronic Survey questionnaire |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Netizens' perception of the Sources of COVID-19 information
Assessing the perception regarding the Sources of COVID-19 information among netizens in Al Qassim province using a 10 open ended Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics will be used to present the data.
Measured: 11th of August 2020
Netizens' perception on COVID-19 information
Assessing the perception regarding COVID-19 information among netizens in Al Qassim province using a 6 open ended Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics will be used to present the data.
Measured: 11th of August 2020
Secondary outcomes (6)
Correlation of Age and the Frequency of checking COVID-19 information updates
The survey data will be statistically analyzed to check for the Correlation of Age and the Frequency of checking COVID-19 information updates. The data obtained from the survey will be subjected to appropriate analytical statistical tests to understand the correlation. A p-value of <0.05 is considered statistically significant correlation of the variables analysed.
Measured: 11th of August 2020
Correlation of Gender and the Frequency of checking COVID-19 information updates
The survey data will be statistically analyzed to check for the Correlation of Gender and the Frequency of checking COVID-19 information updates. The data obtained from the survey will be subjected to appropriate analytical statistical tests to understand the correlation. A p-value of <0.05 is considered statistically significant correlation of the variables analysed.
Measured: 11th of August 2020
Correlation of Age and the perception of newly infected COVID-19 cases information update
The survey data will be statistically analyzed to check for the Correlation of Age and the perception of newly infected COVID-19 cases information update. The data obtained from the survey will be subjected to appropriate analytical statistical tests to understand the correlation. A p-value of <0.05 is considered statistically significant correlation of the variables analysed.
Measured: 11th of August 2020
Correlation of Age and the perception of COVID-19 deaths information update
The survey data will be statistically analyzed to check for the Correlation of Age and the perception of COVID-19 deaths information update. The data obtained from the survey will be subjected to appropriate analytical statistical tests to understand the correlation. A p-value of <0.05 is considered statistically significant correlation of the variables analysed.
Measured: 11th of August 2020
Correlation of Age and the perception of COVID-19 Vaccine information update
The survey data will be statistically analyzed to check for the Correlation of Age and the perception of COVID-19 Vaccine information update. The data obtained from the survey will be subjected to appropriate analytical statistical tests to understand the correlation. A p-value of <0.05 is considered statistically significant correlation of the variables analysed.
Measured: 11th of August 2020
Correlation of Age and the perception of COVID-19 treatment medicines/drugs information update
The survey data will be statistically analyzed to check for the Correlation of Age and the perception of COVID-19 treatment medicines/drugs information update. The data obtained from the survey will be subjected to appropriate analytical statistical tests to understand the correlation. A p-value of <0.05 is considered statistically significant correlation of the variables analysed.
Measured: 11th of August 2020
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Aug 2020
- Study start10 Jun 2020
- Primary completion10 Aug 2020 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Aug 2020 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Covid19Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 385 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Qassim University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Dr Shiva Shankar Bugude, Qassim University
- Investigators
- Bugude Shiva Shankar, MDS, Principal investigator, College of Applied Health Sciences - Al Rass
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04497441
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- QassimU3
- Status last verified
- Aug 2020
- First submitted
- 1 Aug 2020
- Last updated
- 4 Aug 2020
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided: The Research data will be available to the Principal Investigator. On requirement the data will be shared to whomsoever after consultation with the concerned higher authorities in the College of Applied Health sciences in Ar rass. The descriptive \& analytical data will be used for scientific publication.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 4 Aug 2020. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Perceptions of Netizens Regarding COVID-19 Information & Information Sources: A Cross Sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04497441
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- QassimU3
- Conditions
- Covid19, Information Seeking Behavior, Social Media, Perception, Self
- Keywords
- COVID-19, Information, Information sources, Netizens, Perception, Social media
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 385 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Qassim UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 Jun 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Aug 2020 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Aug 2020 (estimated)
- First posted
- 4 Aug 2020 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
COVID-19 Infection was characterized as a Pandemic by WHO on the 11th of March 2020.1 After this there were all possible worldwide efforts to increase awareness in the general population about the COVID-19 Infection signs, symptoms, mode of transmission and prevention. The information was spread across all possible mass media communication channels. There were constant updates regarding the data of newly infected cases, deaths, and recoveries. This cross sectional study is conducted with the following objectives:
- To understand the netizens perception regarding the sources of information available on COVID-19.
- To understand the netizens populations perception regarding the available information on COVID-19.
Detailed description
Mass media plays a significant role in public outreach and create awareness. Various mass media has their individual reach to the general public. In the current world of information technology availability of information is not an issue. There is in fact excessive availability of information. What makes a big difference is that RIGHT information delivery on RIGHT time and within RIGHT time. After WHO characterized COVID-19 infection as pandemic, mass media played a significant role in creating awareness regarding COVID-19 infection signs, symptoms, mode of transmission and its prevention. There were constant updates in various mass media regarding the data of newly infected cases, deaths, and recoveries. COVID-19 Pandemic has created fears, anxiety, and worries among the general population. There was information given to general public regarding treatment drugs and possibility of vaccine for COVID-19 infection. This created a ray of hope in many. So information in various mass media sources had different types of impact on general population thoughts.
This cross sectional study is conducted with the following objectives:
- To understand the general populations perception regarding the sources of information available on COVID-19.
- To understand the general populations perception regarding the available information on COVID-19.
This Cross sectional study utilizes an electronic google form to get responses from netizens of Al Qassim province of Saudi Arabia regarding the perception of COVID-19 information and information sources. All the questions in the survey are compulsory answerable questions. The settings in the google form are set so that a single respondent can limit the survey response to single time. The Survey Questionnaire contained following sections:
Section I: Minimum required personal details Section II: 10 Questions regarding the source of COVID-19 information Section III: 6 Questions regarding perception of the COVID-19 information
The questionnaire also carried the following disclaimer:
"This Survey will not Collect your Name, Email, Location, and Phone number. We pledge that the data obtained by this survey is for Educational purpose \& scientific knowledge enhancement only. The data will not be transferred or shared with any other third party for commercial interest."
The very first part of the Questionnaires seeks responders' consent for giving responses to the survey questions. participation Section II \& III contained all closed ended questions. The Google form link is shared to the netizens of Al Qassim province across relevant Social media platforms.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Netizens | – | Other: Electronic Survey questionnaireInternet users in Al Qassim province region are the target study population for this study. This Cross sectional study utilizes an electronic google form to get responses from netizens of Al Qassim province of Saudi Arabia regarding the perception of COVID-19 information and information sources. All the questions in the survey are compulsory answerable questions. The settings in the google form are set so that a single respondent can limit the survey response to single time. The Google form link is shared to the netizens of Al Qassim province across relevant Social media platforms. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 19 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- This online Observational Cross-sectional survey study is conducted to get responses from the Al Qassim province region Internet users. They are the target study population for this study. The Google form questionnaire survey link will be shared with the Dentists in internet via Social Media \&/Or email to seek responses. The link will be available for single response for a single respondent.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Male and Female Human volunteer internet users who belong \&/or reside in Al Qassim province region of Saudi Arabia.
- Volunteers should be major by age (18 years and above).
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Minor age group (<18 years) subjects are excluded from the study.
- Internet users who have preexisting phobia and/or anxiety mental conditions are excluded from the study.
- Internet users who are currently under treatment for their preexisting phobia and/or anxiety mental conditions are excluded from the study.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Survey questionnaireThis Cross sectional study utilizes an electronic google form to get responses from netizens of Al Qassim province of Saudi Arabia regarding the perception of COVID-19 information and information sources. All the questions in the survey are compulsory answerable questions. The settings in the google form are set so that a single respondent can limit the survey response to single time. The Survey Questionnaire contained following sections: Section I: Minimum required personal details Section II: 10 Questions regarding the source of COVID-19 information Section III: 6 Questions regarding perception of the COVID-19 information The very first part of the Questionnaires seeks responders' consent for giving responses to the survey questions. participation Section II \& III contained all closed ended questions. The Google form link is shared to the netizens of Al Qassim province across relevant Social media platforms. | Other | Netizens |
Primary outcome
Netizens' perception of the Sources of COVID-19 information
Time frame: 11th of August 2020
Assessing the perception regarding the Sources of COVID-19 information among netizens in Al Qassim province using a 10 open ended Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics will be used to present the data.
Netizens' perception on COVID-19 information
Time frame: 11th of August 2020
Assessing the perception regarding COVID-19 information among netizens in Al Qassim province using a 6 open ended Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics will be used to present the data.
6 secondary outcomes
Correlation of Age and the Frequency of checking COVID-19 information updates
Time frame: 11th of August 2020
Correlation of Gender and the Frequency of checking COVID-19 information updates
Time frame: 11th of August 2020
Correlation of Age and the perception of newly infected COVID-19 cases information update
Time frame: 11th of August 2020
Correlation of Age and the perception of COVID-19 deaths information update
Time frame: 11th of August 2020
Correlation of Age and the perception of COVID-19 Vaccine information update
Time frame: 11th of August 2020
Correlation of Age and the perception of COVID-19 treatment medicines/drugs information update
Time frame: 11th of August 2020
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 4 Aug 2020.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided. The Research data will be available to the Principal Investigator. On requirement the data will be shared to whomsoever after consultation with the concerned higher authorities in the College of Applied Health sciences in Ar rass. The descriptive \& analytical data will be used for scientific publication.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Bugude Shiva Shankar, MDS principal investigator
College of Applied Health Sciences - Al Rass
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Covid19 and Information Seeking Behavior, run by Qassim University at 1 site in Saudi Arabia.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Aug 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Saudi Arabia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Bugude Shiva Shankar, MDS (+966163020523, S.ggg@qu.edu.sa), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Netizens' perception of the Sources of COVID-19 information (time frame: 11th of August 2020). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 4 Aug 2020.