Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of COVID-19 Among Healthcare and Non-Healthcare Workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Web-Based Survey
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 wor...
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| author | 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. |
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| description | 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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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-948202024-09-26T02:54:33Z Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of COVID-19 Among Healthcare and Non-Healthcare Workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Web-Based Survey 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. Science & Technology Life Sciences & Biomedicine Public, Environmental & Occupational Health COVID-19 Frontline workers Public health preparedness response Lockdown Risk perception ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME SARS TRANSMISSION OUTBREAK IMPACT COVID-19 Frontline workers Lockdown Public health preparedness/response Risk perception Adult Africa South of the Sahara COVID-19 Communicable Disease Control Cross-Sectional Studies Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Health Personnel Humans Internet Male Middle Aged Perception Surveys and Questionnaires Humans Cross-Sectional Studies Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Perception Communicable Disease Control Internet Adult Middle Aged Health Personnel Africa South of the Sahara Female Male Surveys and Questionnaires COVID-19 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. 2021 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/94820 10.1089/hs.2020.0208 English MARY ANN LIEBERT, INC unknown |
| spellingShingle | Science & Technology Life Sciences & Biomedicine Public, Environmental & Occupational Health COVID-19 Frontline workers Public health preparedness response Lockdown Risk perception ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME SARS TRANSMISSION OUTBREAK IMPACT COVID-19 Frontline workers Lockdown Public health preparedness/response Risk perception Adult Africa South of the Sahara COVID-19 Communicable Disease Control Cross-Sectional Studies Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Health Personnel Humans Internet Male Middle Aged Perception Surveys and Questionnaires Humans Cross-Sectional Studies Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Perception Communicable Disease Control Internet Adult Middle Aged Health Personnel Africa South of the Sahara Female Male Surveys and Questionnaires COVID-19 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. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of COVID-19 Among Healthcare and Non-Healthcare Workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Web-Based Survey |
| title | Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of COVID-19 Among Healthcare and Non-Healthcare Workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Web-Based Survey |
| title_full | Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of COVID-19 Among Healthcare and Non-Healthcare Workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Web-Based Survey |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of COVID-19 Among Healthcare and Non-Healthcare Workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Web-Based Survey |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of COVID-19 Among Healthcare and Non-Healthcare Workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Web-Based Survey |
| title_short | Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of COVID-19 Among Healthcare and Non-Healthcare Workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Web-Based Survey |
| title_sort | knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of covid-19 among healthcare and non-healthcare workers in sub-saharan africa: a web-based survey |
| topic | Science & Technology Life Sciences & Biomedicine Public, Environmental & Occupational Health COVID-19 Frontline workers Public health preparedness response Lockdown Risk perception ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME SARS TRANSMISSION OUTBREAK IMPACT COVID-19 Frontline workers Lockdown Public health preparedness/response Risk perception Adult Africa South of the Sahara COVID-19 Communicable Disease Control Cross-Sectional Studies Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Health Personnel Humans Internet Male Middle Aged Perception Surveys and Questionnaires Humans Cross-Sectional Studies Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Perception Communicable Disease Control Internet Adult Middle Aged Health Personnel Africa South of the Sahara Female Male Surveys and Questionnaires COVID-19 |
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