Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant public health and humanitarian crises, impacting the health and livelihoods of individuals worldwide. This study aims to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of the Iranian population regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated factors.
Materials and Methods: In this systematic review, a search of online databases (Medline, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, CIVILICA, and Google Scholar) was conducted for related studies without any time limit up to July 2022. Two reviewers assessed the quality of the eligible studies, and the quality of the information was evaluated using the STROBE tool.
Results: A total of 14 relevant studies involving 21,484 participants were included in the review. Overall, 64.8% of participants demonstrated appropriate knowledge (range: 56.5% to 73.17%), 62.3% exhibited favorable attitudes (range: 52.6% to 72%), and 71.4% reported good practices (range: 51.8% to 91%). Factors associated with the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of the population included age, gender, marital status, household size, education level, employment status, being a housewife, location of residence, social deprivation, and income level (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: The mean scores of good knowledge, positive attitude, and good practice of the population were above average and estimated as 64.8%, 62.3%, and 71.4%, respectively. Providing correct scientific information through mass media and healthcare providers and continuous encouragement of people about the observance of preventive measures are emphasized.