ABSTRACT
This study accessed the knowledge and perception of health workers on transmission and prevention of coronavirus. The study was carried out in Ibadan, Oyo state. During the first week of March, the surge of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases has reached over 100 countries with more than 100,000 cases. Healthcare authorities already initiated awareness and preparedness activities beyond the borders. A poor understanding of the disease among healthcare workers (HCWs) may implicate in delayed treatment and the rapid spread of infection. The study aimed to investigate the knowledge and perceptions of HCWs about COVID-19. A descriptive research design was conducted among HCWs about COVID19 during the first week of March 2020. A 23-item survey instrument was developed and distributed randomly to HCWs using social media; it required 5 minutes to complete. Chisquare test was used to investigate the level of association among variables at the significance level of p<0.05.Of 529 participated,a total of 453 HCWs complete the survey (response rate: 85.6%); 51.6% are males, aged 25-34 years (32.1%), and most of them are doctors (30.2%) and medical students (29.6%). Regarding COVID-19, most of them used social media to obtain the information (61%), a significant proportion of HCWs had poor knowledge of its transmission (61%), and symptoms onset (63.6%) and showed a positive perception of COVID-19 prevention and control. Factors such as age and profession are associated with inadequate knowledge and poor perception of COVID-19. As the global threat of COVID-19 continues to emerge, it is critical to improving knowledge and perceptions among HCWs. Educational interventions are urgently needed to reach HCWs beyond the borders, and further studies are warranted. The study recommended that cleaning hands regularly with disinfectant or alcohol based hand sterilizing solution and warm water may help in preventing disease transmission.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABSTRACT
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Significance of the Study
1.6 Scope of the Study
1.7 Limitations of the Study
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Overview of Coronavirus
2.2 The virus, its origins and evolution
2.3 Epidemiology
2.3.1 Incubation Period
2.3.2 Infectious Period
2.4 Etiology
2.5 Signs and symptoms
2.6 Complications
2.7 Treatment
2.7.1 Antiviral
2.7.2 Anti-Inflammatory
2.8 Anatomy of a coronavirus
CHAPTER THREE: MATERIALS AND METHODS
3.1 Research design
3.2 Sources of Data
3.3 Population of the study
3.4 Sample size determination
3.5 Instrumentation
3.6 Content of the study tool
3.7 Reliability
3.8 Validity
3.9 Method of Data Collection
3.10 Data analysis
3.11 Ethical considerations
CHAPTER FOUR: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
4.1 Results
4.2 Discussion
CHAPTER FIVE: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Conclusion
5.2 Recommendations
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