COVID-19-related knowledge, attitudes and practices: a mixed-mode cross-sectional survey in Liberia.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To examine the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of COVID-19 of rural and urban residents in Liberia to inform the development of local social and behaviour change communication strategies.

Design

Cross-sectional, mixed-mode (online and telephone) survey using non-probability sampling.

Setting

All 15 counties in Liberia with a focus on Maryland County.

Participants

From 28 May to 28 June 2020, data were collected from a total of 431 adults aged 18 years and older (telephone 288 (66.8%); online 143 (33.2%)) out of a total of 741 contacts.

Main outcome measures

KAP scores. Frequencies and proportions were calculated, followed by univariate and multivariable analyses to examine the association between KAP scores and the sociodemographic va

SUBMITTER: Brown Wilson J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8318717 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature