Knowledge, attitude, and practice among healthcare workers towards COVID-19 outbreak in Nigeria

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Authors

Francis Enenche Ejeh · University of Maiduguri

Adamu Saleh Saidu · University of Maiduguri

Samuel Owoicho · African Field Epidemiology Network

Nanven A. Maurice · National Veterinary Research Institute

Solomon Jauro · University of Maiduguri

Laura Madukaji · AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria

Kenneth O. Okon

Abstract

our results showed that HCWs in Nigeria had excellent knowledge and possessed a positive attitude and good practice towards COVID-19. However; there were areas where poor knowledge, negative attitudes and unacceptable practices were observed. We recommend continuous public health education of HCWs on SARS-COV-2 infection control and prevention.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 epidemiological studies COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts COVID-19 and Mental Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Heliyon

Volume 6, Issue 11, pp. e05557-e05557

DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e05557

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