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COVID-19 in Nigeria: Knowledge and compliance with preventive measures #MMPMID32970541
Nnama-Okechukwu CU; Chukwu NE; Nkechukwu CN
Soc Work Public Health 2020[Sep]; 35 (7): 590-602 PMID32970541show ga
The novel coronavirus pandemic has upended the world as we knew it and is a concern for governments globally. With cases still surging in different regions around the globe, the level of knowledge of COVID-19 and compliance with preventive measures still differ across cultural regions. Our study explored knowledge of COVID-19 and compliance with preventive measures among community members in Anambra State, Nigeria, using in-depth interviews (IDI). Data were sourced from 36 persons comprising 30 household heads age 48 years and above and six children age 13-17 years. Data were analyzed thematically. Findings revealed that a majority of the respondents believe that the COVID-19 pandemic is more of a hoax than reality. Other findings showed that this poor knowledge negatively affected their compliance with preventive measures to curb the spread of coronavirus. To improve knowledge on the coronavirus pandemic, we recommended dissemination of accurate information to ensure compliance with preventive measures.
Soc+Work+Public+Health 2020 ; 35 (7): 590-602
