Perspectives on factors influencing transmission of COVID-19 in Zambia: a qualitative study of health workers and community members.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore the health professionals' and community members' perspectives on the factors influencing transmission of the novel COVID-19 in Zambia.

Design

An exploratory qualitative study using in-depth interviews as data collection technique.

Setting

Four primary healthcare facilities and local communities of Lusaka city and Chirundu international border town under Lusaka province, Zambia.

Participants

Purposive sampling of 60 study participants comprising health professionals (n=15) and community members (n=45). Health staff were health inspectors and surveillance officers. Community members included public market traders, civic and religious leaders, immigration officers, bus and international truck drivers.

Results

Both health professionals a

SUBMITTER: Sialubanje C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8983411 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature