Abstract
Background and purposeThe magnitude of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the healthcare system, economy, education, and social networking is dreadful, the least to say. Surprisingly, and unlike previous epidemics, the impact has been universal, and even top-ranking countries with solid economies were not immune. The purpose of this study is to develop a better understanding of the Saudi community's response and reaction to the preventative measures implemented by the government to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodologyA cross-sectional study using a self-administered online-based questionnaire was conducted among 920 participants from March 2020 to February 2021 among the Saudi community across the Kingdom.ResultsAmong the studied participants, the majority (60%) are always committed to washing their hands according to the Ministry of Health (MoH) instructions, and 74% indicated that they were always compliant with the sneezing etiquette outlined by the MoH. Studied participants were affected through different influencers of life aspects. Moreover, 63% of them gained new skills and behaviors during the pandemic curfew. Additionally, many studied participants assumed that "life will not return to what it used to be" as a future perception.ConclusionIn conclusion, the present findings proved the importance and power of the Saudi Vision (2030) represented by the National Transformation Program on enhancing the healthcare system, facilitating access to healthcare, and integrating technology among government parties addressed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Highlights
The purpose of this study is to develop a better understanding of the Saudi community's response and reaction to the preventative measures implemented by the government to combat the COVID-19 pandemic
The majority (60%) are always committed to washing their hands according to the Ministry of Health (MoH) instructions, and 74% indicated that they were always compliant with the sneezing etiquette outlined by the MoH
The new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is an extremely infectious disease that was declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020
Summary
The new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is an extremely infectious disease that was declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020. An explosive rise in the number of cases and associated mortality in addition to the lack of definitive treatment and vaccine options urged many governments and health authorities to implement strict precautionary measures to combat the pandemic. These measures included travel and movement restrictions, community lockdown, and cancelation of events and non-essential gatherings [3]. Such measures may help postpone the exponential spread of the disease until a vaccine becomes available. The purpose of this study is to develop a better understanding of the Saudi community's response and reaction to the preventative measures implemented by the government to combat the COVID-19 pandemic
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