Knowledge and perceptions of COVID-19, prevalence of pre-existing conditions and access to essential resources in Somali IDP camps: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study examined knowledge and perceptions of COVID-19, prevalence of pre-existing conditions and access to essential resources among residents of internally displaced person (IDP) camps in Somalia, where overcrowded settlements with weakened infrastructure, inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities, and limited access to health services make this vulnerable population particularly susceptible to a COVID-19 outbreak.

Design

A descriptive, cross-sectional survey.

Setting

Twelve IDP camps across six areas of the Lower Shabelle region in Somalia.

Participants

401 adult Somali IDP camp residents.

Results

The majority of participants were female (86%) and had received no formal education (89%). While 58% reported being in 'good' healt

SUBMITTER: Alawa J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8245279 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature