Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards COVID-19: Community survey in southern Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Being well informed about the pandemic and how the virus spreads help to prevent and control the pandemic. Health authorities should monitor community practice to prevent the pandemic to identify gaps and minimize risks. This study was, therefore, designed to assess community knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) related to COVID-19 prevention and its associated factors in urban settings.

Methods

Community based cross-sectional study was conducted in southern Ethiopia. Twelve towns with high population density and mobility and 1162 participants were included in the study using multi-stage sampling. Semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Mask use was assessed by observation while social distancing and handwashing were assessed by interview. Good

SUBMITTER: Endriyas M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10399778 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature