Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward COVID-19 transmission, prevention, and self-quarantine management among public servants in selected locations of the Sidama region, Southern Ethiopia: a multicenter cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 epidemic has put an enormous strain on the world's healthcare systems, lifestyles, and quality of life. Ethiopia attempted to meet the myriad needs of its people due to the COVID-19 epidemic and the government has demonstrated a strong commitment in order to lessen the epidemic's impact on the populace. Despite this fact, the population's compliance with measures was not as needed.

Objectives

To assess knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding COVID-19 transmission, prevention, and self-quarantine management among public employees in selected locations of the Sidama Region, Southern Ethiopia, in 2020.

Methods

An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 01 October to 30 October 2020, among 399 public servants in selected loca

SUBMITTER: Borie YA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10335795 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature