Predictors of COVID-19 Information Sources and Their Perceived Accuracy in Nigeria: Online Cross-sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Effective communication is critical for mitigating the public health risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objective

This study assesses the source(s) of COVID-19 information among people in Nigeria, as well as the predictors and the perceived accuracy of information from these sources.

Methods

We conducted an online survey of consenting adults residing in Nigeria between April and May 2020 during the lockdown and first wave of COVID-19. The major sources of information about COVID-19 were distilled from 7 potential sources (family and friends, places of worship, health care providers, internet, workplace, traditional media, and public posters/banners). An open-ended question was asked to explore how respondents determined accuracy of information. St

SUBMITTER: Erinoso O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7837450 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature