Knowledge of people in the East London District of South Africa about Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2: an online survey
ABCS health sci
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46: e021230, 09 fev. 2021. tab
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
World Health Organization declared Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 a pandemic after two months of its propagation in China. The lack of coordination among people about the new Coronavirus threat is evident mainly due to the dearth of knowledge.OBJECTIVE:
To assess the knowledge of people in the East London district of South Africa about Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.METHODS:
The study was anchored on a quantitative method approach and adopted a descriptive research design. The sample consisted of 160 adults. Using the virtual snowball sampling technique, people who were 18 years and above of age and can read English were selected for the online survey. The data were collected using a 3-point Likert scale questionnaire which was uploaded in Google Form. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.RESULTS:
The majority of the participants knew the myths and facts about the news. They were aware that wearing a face mask prevents Coronavirus transmission, drinking liquor and using hand dryers would not kill the virus. Some people were not sure whether eating garlic or rinsing the nose regularly with saline water would help to prevent from being affected by Coronavirus. The findings also showed that there was a significant difference (p<0.05) among different age groups of people on their knowledge about the Coronavirus.CONCLUSION:
By comparing the overall findings with the facts issued by World Health Organization, people in the East London district of South Africa had sound knowledge about Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 on its transmission and what preventive measures should be taken.
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Asunto principal:
Sudáfrica
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Coronavirus
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COVID-19
Límite:
Humanos
País/Región como asunto:
Africa
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
ABCS health sci
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
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Salud Pública
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Sudáfrica
Institución/País de afiliación:
Walter Sisulu University/ZA
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