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University Lecturers and Students Could Help in Community Education About SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Uganda.
Echoru, Isaac; Kasozi, Keneth Iceland; Usman, Ibe Michael; Mutuku, Irene Mukenya; Ssebuufu, Robinson; Ajambo, Patricia Decanar; Ssempijja, Fred; Mujinya, Regan; Matama, Kevin; Musoke, Grace Henry; Ayikobua, Emmanuel Tiyo; Ninsiima, Herbert Izo; Dare, Samuel Sunday; Eze, Ejike Daniel; Bukenya, Edmund Eriya; Keyune Nambatya, Grace; MacLeod, Ewan; Welburn, Susan Christina.
  • Echoru I; School of Medicine, Kabale University, Kabale, Uganda.
  • Kasozi KI; Infection Medicine, Deanery of Biomedical Sciences, and College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
  • Usman IM; Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala International University Western, Bushenyi, Uganda.
  • Mutuku IM; School of Medicine, Kabale University, Kabale, Uganda.
  • Ssebuufu R; Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry, Kampala International University Teaching Hospital, Bushenyi, Uganda.
  • Ajambo PD; Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry, Kampala International University Teaching Hospital, Bushenyi, Uganda.
  • Ssempijja F; Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala International University Western, Bushenyi, Uganda.
  • Mujinya R; Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala International University Western, Bushenyi, Uganda.
  • Matama K; School of Pharmacy, Kampala International University Western Campus, Bushenyi, Uganda.
  • Musoke GH; Faculty of Science and Technology, Cavendish University, Kampala, Uganda.
  • Ayikobua ET; School of Health Sciences, Soroti University, Soroti, Uganda.
  • Ninsiima HI; School of Medicine, Kabale University, Kabale, Uganda.
  • Dare SS; School of Medicine, Kabale University, Kabale, Uganda.
  • Eze ED; Infection Medicine, Deanery of Biomedical Sciences, and College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
  • Bukenya EE; School of Medicine, Kabale University, Kabale, Uganda.
  • Keyune Nambatya G; Infection Medicine, Deanery of Biomedical Sciences, and College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
  • MacLeod E; School of Medicine, Kabale University, Kabale, Uganda.
  • Welburn SC; Directorate of Research, Natural Chemotherapeutics Research Institute, Ministry of Health, Kampala, Uganda.
Health Serv Insights ; 13: 1178632920944167, 2020.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-711561
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

The World Health Organization has placed a lot of attention on vulnerable communities of Africa due to their chronically weak health care systems. Recent findings from Uganda show that medical staff members have sufficient knowledge but poor attitudes toward coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

AIM:

The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitudes, and preparedness/practices of lecturers and students in the fight against COVID-19.

METHOD:

This was a descriptive cross-sectional study of 103 lecturers and students both men and women of age group 18 to 69 years in western Uganda. Data were obtained through a pretested questionnaire availed online.

RESULTS:

Knowledge on COVID-19 symptoms was highest in this order fever > dry cough > difficulty breathing > fatigue > headache with no significant differences between lecturers and students. Knowledge of participants on transmission of COVID-19 was highest in the order of cough drops > contaminated surfaces > person-to-person contact > asymptomatic persons > airborne > zoonotic with no significant differences among lecturers and students. Lecturers and students were all willing to continue using personal protective equipment like masks, and personal practices such as covering the mouth while sneezing and coughing, no handshaking, and washing of hands with no significant differences in the responses. The positive attitudes that COVID-19 could kill, anyone can get COVID-19, and willing to abide by the set regulations against the pandemic showed personal concerns and desired efforts against COVID-19.

CONCLUSION:

The study identifies lecturers and students as potential stakeholders in the fight against community transmission of COVID-19.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Language: English Journal: Health Serv Insights Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 1178632920944167

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Language: English Journal: Health Serv Insights Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 1178632920944167