Knowledge, attitude and perception of West Africans towards COVID-19: a survey to inform public health intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The first case of the novel coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) in West Africa was first confirmed in Nigeria in February 2020. Since then, several public health interventions and preventive measures have been implemented to curtail transmission of the causative agent, the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Therefore, this study was performed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of West Africans towards COVID-19.

Methods

An online survey was conducted between 29 September to 29 October 2020 among West Africans. Thirty-three survey questions were designed to collect sociodemographic data and participants' knowledge, attitude and perception towards COVID-19. The study targeted all West African nationals who were 18 years and

SUBMITTER: Udoakang AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8898084 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature