Department of Microbiology, ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Research Article
Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of People towards the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak and its Effects on their Livelihoods: Perspectives from Diverse Populations
Author(s): James O Adefisoye*, Martins A. Adefisoye, Florence George and Mary A Bisi-Johnson
Background: People’s behavior and compliance with COVID-19 control measures is associated with their knowledge, attitude and perceptions (KAP). To this end, we investigated the KAP among people from diverse populations towards the COVID-19 pandemic. We also examined the impact of the outbreak on their livelihoods.
Methods: A cross sectional study with the adoption of a 31-item questionnaire divided into five sections namely demographics, knowledge, attitudes, perception and effect on livelihood. Six countries were considered with Australia, United Kingdom and USA in developed countries category; India, Nigeria and South Africa were considered in developing countries category. Reponses were compared by development status.
Results: A total of 577 responses were received with 55.5% female and 49% below the age o.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2471-268X.21.7.169
