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

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Authors

Aniefiok John Udoakang · Ondo State University of Science and Technology

Alexandra Lindsey Djomkam Zune · University of Ghana

Kesego Tapela · University of Ghana

Oloche Owoicho · University of Ghana

Ifeoluwa Kayode Fagbohun · Nigerian Institute of Medical Research

Claudia Adzo Anyigba · University of Ghana

Mat Lowe

Abstract

Most West Africans have basic knowledge of COVID-19 and showed a positive attitude, with likely proactive practice towards the disease. However, results showed that these varied across countries and are influenced by the types of settlements. Therefore, the health and education authorities in various countries should develop focused measures capturing people in different settlements to improve their preventative measures when designing public health interventions for COVID-19 and any future epidemics or pandemics.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 epidemiological studies Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Public Health

Volume 22, Issue 1, pp. 445-445

DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-12814-9

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