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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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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Main 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.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	MARY ANN LIEBERT, INC 2021
Subjects:	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 Public health preparedness/response Adult Africa South of the Sahara Communicable Disease Control Cross-Sectional Studies Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Health Personnel Humans Internet Male Middle Aged Perception Surveys and Questionnaires
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/94820

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