Knowledge, attitudes, practices, and perception of COVID-19 preventive measures among adult residents of Matadi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) after the third epidemic wave

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: June 28, 2024

Background Several governments from African countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), implemented stringent public health measures to curb COVID-19 transmission in early phases pandemic. While these restrictive are believed have contributed lowering case incidence and related mortality DRC, data on population’s knowledge adherence limited. This study aimed assess knowledge, perception, attitudes, practices preventive associated factors among adult residents Matadi, thereby generating evidence for a strategy adjustment as response is transitioning emergency control status. Methods We used population-based cross-sectional conducted October 2021. Consenting participants were enrolled through multi-stage cluster sampling approach administered pre-tested structured questionnaire using mobile application (Epicollect 5). analyzed participants’ STATA 15.1. Univariable multivariable analyses applied identify with good positive attitude practice. Results included 1,269 respondents secondary analysis. One respondent six was female. The median age 36 years (IQR 24–50). Most (76.5%) had knowledge. Respondents aged 40–49 those vocational education level 1.7 time (AOR 1.75, 95% CI 1.07–2.87) twice likely 2.06, 1.01–4.21) Preventive perceived efficient by 45% respondents. Good perception level, profession, average household monthly income Only 40% attitude. A age, having practice represented 5.8%. perception. Conclusion knowledgeable, government-related measures, moderately an extremely low Current strategies, vaccination rollout, need into high-efficiency, context-based risk group-specific interventions. Evidence generated this will improve preparedness future outbreaks.

Language: Английский

Populist votes, orientations, and the COVID‐19 pandemic in Italy: A latent growth study

Social Science Quarterly, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 3, 2024

Abstract Objective We aimed to predict the trend of populist orientations and votes in Italy before during COVID‐19 pandemic. Method Using Consequences (COCO) data set (quota sample Italian adult population), we conducted a 3.5‐year, seven‐wave longitudinal study, with one wave pandemic (June 2019) six waves (April October 2020, April 2021, 2022). Results Two latent growth analyses have shown that period considered degree populism party chosen for vote decreased linearly; this change was positively associated anxiety participants. Conversely, remained stable. Conclusion The plausibly contributed superficial temporary halt long hit last decades, as demonstrated by decrease choices concomitant persistent substrate orientations.

Language: Английский