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2021, Academia Letters
Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research
Health Workers and Coronavirus Disease Pandemic: Knowledge, Attitude and Effects in Port Harcourt, NigeriaBackground: There are reports of the spread of the novel COVID-19 to Africa, Nigeria, and some cases in Rivers State. The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge, attitude and effects of the coronavirus disease pandemic on hospital staff in the month of May to June 2020. Methodology: The convenience sampling method was used to recruit 297 hospital staff in a cross-sectional descriptive study carried out using semi-structured questionnaires in a tertiary healthcare facility. Data obtained was analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0. Results: Two hundred and sixty-two respondents (88.2%) had prior knowledge of coronavirus, and 228 (76.8%) got their information from Television/Radio/Newspapers. Two hundred and fifty-one (84.5%) respondents described COVID-19 pandemic as a disease caused by an imported germ. Regardless of the fear/panic of the COVID-19 pandemic, 230 (77.4%) of the respondents indicated that they would continue to vis...
The study examined the strategies for creating awareness on coronavirus disease (COVID-2019) transmission among health workers in Lagos state South West Nigeria. The design used for the study was a descriptive survey design. The population for the study was 480 and the sample size was 260. Purposive sampling technique was adopted. Structured questionnaires were the instrument used for data collection. Data collected was analyzed using mean. Findings revealed that constant seminars and workshops should be organized for Doctors, Nurses and other related health workers on ways of protecting themselves from contacting the virus, ,awareness on the importance of personal hygiene should be constantly created by stakeholders through radio jingles, newspaper publications and television programs, more research on this deadly coronavirus infection should be encouraged and sponsored, coronavirus vaccines should be manufactured to help in boosting immune systems. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that good personal hygiene should be maintained constantly by individuals and family members, human to human transmission should be avoided as much as possible, individuals should avoid cross contamination through raw meats and uncooked foods, sanitizers, hand gloves and disinfectants should always be adequately provided for health workers, masks must be properly worn when attending to patients, there must be regular routine checks for health workers, droplets from cough and sneeze should be avoided. Also, direct contact with patients and their personal tools must be discouraged and avoided, persons exhibiting symptoms should be quarantined to prevent transmission and spread of coronavirus.
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Prevention of Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) in Yobe State, Northeast NigeriaNovel Corona virus (COVID-19) has become a global pandemic in 2020. In less than 60 days, the virus has rapidly spread across the globe. This is faster than any infectious disease in human history. Although similar to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in terms of symptoms, COVID-19 is deadlier. Governments around the world alongside WHO are working to reduce if not break the chain of transmission. In this study, Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of general public and Health Care Professionals (HCPs) in Yobe State, Northeastern, Nigeria were assessed to understand the nature of compliance to WHO guidelines through online questionnaires. It was established that 100% of HCPs have knowledge of COVID-19, its mode transmission and preventive measures. However, 89.6% of respondents (general public) have heard of the disease and are complying with government and the WHO guidelines on preventive measures. The study further revealed that qualification is playing vital role towards the KAPs of citizens on the novel disease. It is evident that organisations responsible for enlightenment and sensitization have done the needful.
Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic: Analysis of the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Healthcare Facilities in Jos, NigeriaBackground: COVID-19 which was first reported in Wuhan China is now a global pandemic. Healthcare workers play a significant role in fighting this pandemic. The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of COVID-19 among healthcare professionals in Jos. Methodology: The study population are all the health workers in Bingham University Teaching Hospital (BHUTH), Plateau State Specialist Hospital (PSSH) and ECWA comprehensive health care center (ECHC) in Jos who consented to the study. Consecutive sampling was employed in selecting eligible workers who consented to the study. Data generated was subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics as appropriate. Results: There were 446 HCWs, in comparing the overall mean knowledge score regarding COVID-19 between the different cadre of clinical HCWs, the difference was significant (F= 5.23, p= 0.002). The overall mean knowledge score between the different cadre of non-clinical HCW was not statistically s...
International Journal of Civil Engineering, Construction and Estate Management
CHALLENGES OF UTILISING THE KEY MESSAGES OF CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC CAMPAIGNS IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA2020 •
This study investigated the challenges of utilising the key messages of coronavirus pandemic campaign in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Survey research design was adopted for the study while questionnaire was the instrument of data collection. The study was anchored on social cognitive theory and Health belief model. The population of the study comprised of residents of Akwa Ibom State, which according to 2018 projection of the National Population Commission census figure of 2006 was 5,828,267. The sample size of 400 was drawn using Taro Yamane's sample size formula. The study found out that the level of awareness of the coronavirus pandemic campaign was high in the metropolis but low in rural communities. The study also found out that the level of compliance was very low. Moreso, the study found out that majority of respondents did not believe that coronavirus exist in Nigeria. The study recommends that awareness should not be left alone in the hands of government, individuals should be ready to save lives by promoting the campaign of coronavirus in the society.
Background: The rapid spread of the Covid-19 around the world with attendant mortality and morbidity is worrisome. A good knowledge of the infection process and control would modify behavioral patterns and strengthen the willingness of health care workers to perform their duties. This study was designed to assess the knowledge, attitude and fears of health care workers towards the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Introduction: ever since World Health Organization declared COVID-19 as a public health emergency of international concern, Ghana is one of the most affected countries in Africa. However, the knowledge, practice, and preparedness of healthcare providers on the novel COVID-19 in the country has not been studied. This study assessed health workers’ knowledge, practice, and preparedness on the current pandemic in three Ghanaian hospitals. Methods: this multi-centre cross-sectional survey recruited 261 healthcare workers in Offinso North district between April and May, 2020, through self-administered questionnaire. SPSS version 22.0 was used for the analysis and statistical significance set at p < 0.05. Results: we identified that 65.1% of the healthcare providers had adequate knowledge, 27.6% of them had received appropriate in-service training, 57.5% had adequately prepared themselves and willing to care for affected patients and 63.0% were duly aware of their facility’s preparedness for the situation. Again, only 57.5% of the health workers adhered strictly to the practice of precautionary measures, and 62.5% had varying forms of misconceptions about the aetiology of the novel COVID-19. Majority (77.1%) of the respondents received regular information on the COVID-19 from the Ministry of Health, Ghana. Conclusion: the overall knowledge, practice and willingness of healthcare workers to handle COVID-19 were encouraging; however, this study still elucidates the knowledge gap of the professionals on the pandemic. We advocate for progressive training of staff on COVID-19, to advance the appreciation of the risks and precautionary measures and clear the misconceptions. This, we believe, would boost the confidence and increase their willingness to deliver efficiently.
African Journal of Science, Technology and Social Sciences
Corona virus pandemic response amongst health workers in selected health facilities in Meru County2023 •
COVID-19 Pandemic outbreak. The study population constituted of health care workers working in Igembe south in Meru County. Results: About 87 health care workers of mean age 34± 9 (SD) years with a minimum age of 19 years and maximum age of 70 years were recruited to take part in the study. Among the participants recruited in the study, 51 (58.6%) had bachelor's degree, 30 (34.5%) participants had an ordinary diploma and 6 (6.9%) participants had a certificate level of professional qualification. Most 32 (36.8%) the participants were nurses. Other professional disciplines interviewed were Doctors, Clinicians, Nutritionists, Health Records Officers, Support staff, Social Workers among others. Significant number managers of the Health Care Facilities acknowledged receiving Ministry of Health Guidelines and Protocols on COVID-19 case management. Most (60; 69%) of the participants strongly disagreed that HCWs were trained on Case definition and management of Corona Virus Infections according to WHO guidelines i.e. Nurses (71; 81.6%), Clinical officers (62; 71.3%), Non-Core Health Care Workers (72; 82.8%) were well prepared, trained to handle cases of corona virus infections and associated emergencies. Response to COVID-19 pandemic indicates that a significant number of (75; 86.2%) of participants strongly disagreed that Health Facilities were equipped with laboratories to test COVID-19, (70; 80.5%) of the participants strongly disagreed that PPEs were available and (70; 80.5%) of the participants strongly disagreed that Isolation and Consultation Rooms with dedicated clinicians are available. Overall a high proportion (73.6%) of the study participants strongly disagreed that they is good response to Corona Virus Pandemic out break interventions. Conclusion: Knowledge, Preparedness and Response levels to COVID-19 pandemic infection outbreak was at an average and there is need for continuous professional development (CPD) for HCWs to ensure adoption, maintenance of newly acquired appropriate practices during the COVID-19 pandemic to enhance preparedness and Response to the current and future outbreaks. This creates requisite capacity and skills among Health Care Professionals in their respective areas of practice considering that inadequate knowledge, preparedness and disjointed response which is not only an occupational hazard but a risk factor for poor delivery but also an occupational risk to the workers.
Journal of Public Health International
An Assessment of The Knowledge, Risk Perception and Attitudes of Healthcare Workers in A Tertiary Health Facility in Southwest Nigeria to The Covid 19 Pandemic2022 •
Aim Covid 19 is a pandemic that has ravaged the world resulting in thousands of deaths. This study aims to assess the knowledge, risk perception, and attitude of health care workers (HCWs) to the pandemic. Methodology This was a hospital based descriptive cross sectional study conducted among health care workers who were staff of the hospital. Data collected includes socio demographic characteristics, data on knowledge, risk perception and attitude. Results A total of 288 HCWs participated in the study. Participants had good knowledge at 95.6%, major source of knowledge includes internet/social media 68.8%, radio 34.6% and television 28.3%. About 92.6% of the respondents also had positive attitude while 89.75 of the respondents had a positive risk perception. Conclusion Overall, there was a high level of knowledge, high positive attitude and a high risk perception in the study. Consequently, to ensure that this high level is maintained, there is need for continuous health education ...
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