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. The urgency of responding to this threat focused scientific endeavor and stimulated global collaboration. Through real-time application of accumulating knowledge, the world proved capable of arresting the first pandemic threat of the twenty-first century, despite early respiratory-borne spread and global susceptibility. This review synthesizes lessons learned from this remarkable achievement. These lessons can be applied to re-emergence of SARS or to the next pandemic threat to arise.

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 Significance of the Study

1.5 Scope 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: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

3.1 Conclusion

3.2 Implication to nursing

3.3 Recommendations

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