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    Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of COVID-19 Among Healthcare and Non-Healthcare Workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Web-Based Survey

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    Authors
    Ekpenyong, B.N.
    Osuagwu, U.L.
    Miner, C.A.
    Ovenseri-Ogbomo, G.O.
    Abu, E.K.
    Goson, P.C.
    Langsi, R.
    Nwaeze, O.
    Chikasirimobi, T.G.
    Charwe, D.D.
    Mashige, K.P.
    Oloruntoba, Richard
    Ishaya, T.
    Agho, K.E.
    Date
    2021
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Ekpenyong, B.N. and Osuagwu, U.L. and Miner, C.A. and Ovenseri-Ogbomo, G.O. and Abu, E.K. and Goson, P.C. and Langsi, R. et al. 2021. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of COVID-19 Among Healthcare and Non-Healthcare Workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Web-Based Survey. Health Security. 19 (4): pp. 393-404.
    Source Title
    Health Security
    DOI
    10.1089/hs.2020.0208
    ISSN
    2326-5094
    Faculty
    Faculty of Business and Law
    School
    School of Management and Marketing
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/94820
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and associated high mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, there is panic among healthcare workers because of the higher risk of being infected. This study compared knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of COVID-19 among healthcare workers (HCWs) and non-healthcare workers (non-HCWs) and examined common associated factors. A web-based cross-sectional study of 1,871 respondents (430 HCWs and 1,441 non-HCWs) was conducted while lockdown measures were in place in 4 regions of sub-Saharan Africa. Data were obtained using a validated self-administered questionnaire via an online survey platform. Mean scores were calculated and summarized using a t test for both groups. Multivariate linear regression analysis was conducted to assess the unadjusted (B) and adjusted coefficients (β) with a confidence interval (CI) of 95%. The mean scores were slightly higher among HCWs than non-HCWs, but not statistically significant. Being worried about contracting COVID-19 was the only common factor associated with knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions between the 2 groups. Knowledge of COVID-19 was associated with attitudes and perceptions between the 2 groups. Other significant associated factors were: the sub-Saharan Africa region, ages 29 to 38 years (β = .32; 95% CI, 0.04 to 0.60 for knowledge among non-HCWs), education (β = -.43; 95% CI, -0.81 to -0.04; and β = -.95; 95% CI, -1.69 to -0.22, for knowledge among non-HCWs and HCWs, respectively), practice of self-isolation (β = .71; 95% CI, 0.41 to 1.02 for attitude among non-HCWs and HCWs (β = .97; 95% CI, 0.45 to 1.49), and home quarantine due to COVID-19, in both groups. Policymakers and healthcare providers should consider these factors when targeting interventions during COVID-19 and other future pandemics.

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