KNOWLEDGE AND RISK PERCEPTION OF NIGERIANS TOWARDS THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19) DOI Creative Commons

Bolaji Felicia Udomah,

Uriel Oludare Ashaolu,

Charles Oluwatemitope Olomofe

et al.

medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 1, 2021

ABSTARCT Background The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is far from over, although appreciable progress has been made to limit the devastating effects of pandemic across globe. Adequate knowledge and risk perception a critical assessment that required ensure proper preventive measures. This study assessed these among Nigerians. Methods was cross-sectional 776 consenting Nigerian adults were distributed 6 geo-political zones Federal Capital Territory. Online pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire used obtain socio-demographic data participants COVID-19. COVID-19 based on number accurate responses given in comparison average scores. Chi-square analysis computed association between characteristics perception. Data done using SPSS version 21, level significance set at value p<0.05 95% confidence interval. Results Majority male 451 (58.1%), there good 90.3% respondents with 57% having positive There statistically significant relationship (p < 0.001). Annual income =0.012) “vaccines are good” significantly predict respondents. Conclusion A vaccination against virus two most important factors determined population. may be because widespread advocacy, it portends omen combating menace.

Language: Английский

Leveraging lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic to strengthen low-income and middle-income country preparedness for future global health threats DOI Open Access

Ayoade Alakija

The Lancet Infectious Diseases, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(8), P. e310 - e317

Published: June 5, 2023

Language: Английский

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Reducing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and improving vaccine uptake in Nigeria DOI Creative Commons
Amenze Eguavoen, Heidi J. Larson,

Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko

et al.

Journal of Public Health in Africa, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14(5), P. 5 - 5

Published: May 4, 2023

By May 30, 2022, there were 526,182,662 confirmed COVID- 19 cases and 6,286,057 deaths globally; of which Nigeria had recorded 256,028 3143 deaths. the same time, received a total 93.9 million doses COVID-19 vaccine, enough to vaccinate 25% population; however, only 27.4 people (13.3% population) at least one dose vaccine. This article examines available evidence on vaccine hesitancy in makes recommendations for improving its uptake. Major causes identified concerns around efficacy safety, disbelief existence severity disease, distrust government. To reduce improve coverage Nigeria, mapping acceptance across geographies demographics is needed, as well increased stakeholder communication, effective community engagement.

Language: Английский

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Possible Reasons Why Sub-Saharan Africa Experienced a Less Severe COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020 DOI Creative Commons
Obinna Ositadimma Oleribe,

Ahmed AA Suliman,

Simon D. Taylor‐Robinson

et al.

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: Volume 14, P. 3267 - 3271

Published: Nov. 1, 2021

Both scientific authorities and governments of nations worldwide were found lacking in their COVID-19 response management, resulting significant distrust by the general public 2020. Scientific medical bodies often failed to give right counsel on appropriate course action COVID-19, because proven steps not known, while many around world took ineffective, late or inappropriate control containment strategies. If 2020 incidence rates are be believed, much sub-Saharan Africa had a lower disease prevalence than expected. We put forward six factors peculiar that may have accounted for pandemic landscape there also discuss why situation has become more serious 2021.

Language: Английский

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Satisfaction with and factors influencing rural residents’ government responses to COVID-19 in the post-pandemic era DOI Creative Commons
Wuwei Wang, Xiaokang Li, Liming Zhang

et al.

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: March 28, 2025

China lifted its strict COVID-19 lockdown policies on December 8, 2022, transitioning to a series of milder preventive measures. Understanding the factors influencing rural residents' satisfaction with these is crucial for strengthening government's ability effectively respond public health emergencies such as pandemic. A cross-sectional survey government policy was conducted from January 28 31, 2023, and convenience sampling method used recruit 1,276 residents across 27 provinces. Chi-square tests logistic regression analysis were employed identify pandemic response, significance level set at α = 0.05. total 59.87% participants reported being satisfied response. Logistic revealed that migrant workers had lower levels (OR 0.56, 95% CI: 0.40-0.80). The worse treat patients is, their 0.51, 0.38-0.70). Conversely, who exercised regularly presented higher 1.55, 1.19-2.01). Satisfaction positively associated key control measures, including screenings 2.19, 1.48-3.22), teams 2.21, 1.51-3.23), restrictions gatherings 1.57, 1.12-2.19). Inadequate advocacy negatively correlated 0.66, 0.44-0.99). Significant regional differences observed, in eastern 1.17-2.12) western 1.90, 1.37-2.63) reporting than those central did. More half are but significant room improvement remains. Notably, among warrant greater attention. This study identifies various policies, offering scientific reference enhancing responses

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Four Years Since COVID-19 Day Zero: A Time to Evaluate Past and Future Pandemic Control Policies and Practices in Sub-Saharan Africa? DOI Creative Commons
Obinna Ositadimma Oleribe, Andrew W. Taylor‐Robinson,

Okey Nwanyanwu

et al.

Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: Volume 17, P. 505 - 511

Published: March 1, 2024

Four years after the first case of COVID-19, world is still determining how best to prevent and control long-term effects SARS-CoV-2 infection.Non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) were employed at start pandemic as only available options, prior effective vaccines antiviral agents.The World Health Organization recommended dual vaccination for 70% worldwide threshold a return "normal" community life.Immunization rates needed increase in all global regions, irrespective socioeconomic status, necessitating more equitable access.During pandemic, wealthier countries hoarded vaccine supplies even when their citizens immunized.This highlights already enormous difficulties healthcare provision faced by low-income sub-Saharan African countries, which remain risk industrialized nations have progressed post-pandemic era.Thus, addition redoubling efforts public health policymakers should consider ongoing future use NPIs.In this narrative account, we advocate that various NPI practices not be shelved; rather, research evaluate impact parallel with booster vaccination.This especially applies so-called "long COVID".Lessons learned from implementing resource-limited settings incorporated into preparedness guidelines infectious disease outbreaks.

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Knowledge, attitude and perception of West Africans towards COVID-19: a survey to inform public health intervention DOI Creative Commons
Aniefiok John Udoakang, Alexandra Lindsey Djomkam Zune, Kesego Tapela

et al.

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 22(1)

Published: March 5, 2022

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

Language: Английский

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People living with mental disorder in Nigeria amidst COVID‐19: Challenges, implications, and recommendations DOI Open Access
Abdullahi Tunde Aborode, Anna Chiara Corriero, Qasim Mehmood

et al.

The International Journal of Health Planning and Management, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 37(3), P. 1191 - 1198

Published: Nov. 25, 2021

COVID-19 has become a global public health obstacle. This disease caused negligence on mental institutions, decreased trust in the healthcare system and traditional religious beliefs, created widespread stigma people living with illness, specifically Nigeria. The increase of cases that have exhausted Nigeria brought further to disorder, thus increasing burden these patients. Overall, this article considerably highlighted need for equal accessibility resources, as well requirement proper attention care patients discusses challenges surfaced because pandemic illness their implications, suggesting necessary actions recommendations.

Language: Английский

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A cross sectional regional study looking at the factors responsible for the low COVID-19 vaccination rate in Nigeria DOI Creative Commons
Onyekachi Ezekiel Ekowo,

Chibuzo Manafa,

Ruphina Chidiebere Isielu

et al.

Pan African Medical Journal, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 41

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

COVID-19 vaccination has been rolled out in Nigeria, with low uptake often attributed to shortage of the vaccine. We set find current trend so far and best our knowledge, study is one early studies since roll region looking at real situation on ground. This will guide multidisciplinary decision making increasing vaccine.this a descriptive cross-sectional 5 South-Eastern States Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was given members public answer themselves or via help an interviewer. Data analysed SPSS associations between variables compared using Chi square.there are 1283 respondents this study. Of number, only 105 (8.2%) have had least vaccine doses. Stated reasons for not having vaccinated side effects (n=370, 31.5%), access centre (n= 239, 20.4%) belief one's own immunity 186 (15.5). Having health-related degree (p-value 0.021), non-governmental employees 0.003), private sector 0.029) 0.009) associated relatively higher rates.vaccination rate Nigeria still very low. Fear effect which enhanced by mystical thinking leading factor turnout just shortages. All forms employed jobs, age qualification all significant p-values (p<0.05)

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A survey of public perception, knowledge and factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine acceptability in five communities in Ghana DOI Creative Commons
Ernest Yorke, Maame-Boatemaa Amissah-Arthur, Vincent Boima

et al.

Ghana Medical Journal, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 57(1), P. 3 - 12

Published: Feb. 28, 2023

The present study assessed the public's perception and Knowledge about COVID-19 factors that could affect vaccine acceptability in Ghana.We carried out a cross-sectional population-based study. A structured questionnaire was used to capture data on socio-demographic information, knowledge, of infection, as well from consented participants. Factors affecting Ghana were explored. Robust ordinary least square linear regression analysis adopted assess associated with acceptability.Five communities (Labone, Lartebiorkoshie, Old Fadama, Chorkor, Ashiyie) Accra Greater district selected.WHO modified cluster-sampling method applied select households 997 participants five communities.Most respondents males (57.6%), median age 30 years. demonstrated good knowledge had high perceptions pandemic. results revealed highest educational level, marital status, self-rated COVID-19, definition, symptoms, pandemic significantly acceptability. Self-reported impact lockdown/movement restrictions agriculture job source livelihood acceptability.Higher subjective objective increases scores thus, education vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 infection must be intensified improve Ghana, especially among those lower backgrounds.None declared.

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COVID-19 post-pandemic reflections from sub-Saharan Africa: what we know now that we wish we knew then DOI Creative Commons
Obinna Ositadimma Oleribe, Simon D. Taylor‐Robinson, Andrew W. Taylor‐Robinson

et al.

Public Health in Practice, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7, P. 100486 - 100486

Published: Feb. 29, 2024

The commonly heard aphorism about history repeating itself suggests an endless cycle of recurring events. However, George Santayana offered a similar sentiment when he said, "Those who do not learn from are doomed to repeat it". This emphasises that the responsibility for recurrence events lies with itself, but humanity. It underscores if we desire change, it is our initiate it, rather than attributing external forces such as fate, luck, or time. With this thought in mind, here offer narrative view sub-Saharan Africa, focusing primarily on own experiences Nigeria and Uganda, what harsh lessons can be learnt COVID-19 pandemic regarding emergency preparedness respond effectively next major infectious disease outbreak. Four strategies suggested, implementation which may contribute substantially safeguarding against experience catastrophic public health, social economic costs borne by African nations during its immediate aftermath.

Language: Английский

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