Cross-sectional study of COVID-19 knowledge, beliefs and prevention behaviours among adults in Senegal

Kearney, Matthew; Bornstein, Marta; Fall, Marieme; Nianogo, Roch A.; Glik, Deborah C.; Massey, Philip M.

doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2021-057914

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“…Social distancing and staying at home were also registered although to a lower degree. Our results were in contradiction with those of Kearney et al who observed high compliance with recommended COVID-19 prevention behaviors among their sample of Senegal respondents, particularly for masking and personal hygiene practices [51]. This difference could be explained by the fact that our study population is younger and less inclined to comply with preventive measures [52, 53].…”

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Serological Survey in a university community after the fourth wave of COVID-19 in Senegal

Thiam,

Diouara,

Ndiaye

et al. 2024

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Cross-sectional survey was conducted to assess the true extent of COVID-19 exposure among students and staff of Polytechnic High School (PHS). Random cluster sampling was carried out between May 19 and August 18, 2022, after the fourth wave of COVID-19 transmission. IgM and IgG SARS-CoV-2 antibodies were screened using WANTAI SARS-CoV-2 ELISA assays. Seroprevalence and descriptive statistics were calculated. Moreover, the associations between seropositivity and different factors (age, gender, preventive, etc.) were determined using logistic regression. A total of 637 participants were recruited, including 563 students, followed by 52 TAS officers, and 22 professors. The median age among was 21 years [18 - 63]. 62.0% of the participants were female, and 36.89% were male, with a male-to-female ratio = 0.59. The overall IgG and IgM seroprevalence were 92% and 6.91% respectively. We found a higher IgM seroprevalence in men than women (9.4% vs. 5.6%) and a lower IgM seroprevalence in (18-25) age group compared to (55-65) years. Low compliance with preventive measures was found with a significant IgM seroprevalence depending on non-respect of social distancing (p = 0.008). IgM seropositivity was associated with Body Mass Indice (BMI) categorized (O.R. 0.238, p = 0.043), ethnic group (O.R. 0.723, p = 0.046) and marital status (O.R. 2.399, p = 0.021). Moreover, IgG seropositivity was associated with vaccination status (O.R. 4.741, p < 0.001). Our study revealed that the majority of students and staff have already been exposed to SARS-CoV-2, which confirms the circulation of SARS-CoV-2 in PHS at the time of the survey. Our results underline the importance of seroepidemiological surveys to estimate the real impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in a community and to monitor disparities in antibody response in the population.

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Serological Survey in a university community after the fourth wave of COVID-19 in Senegal

Thiam,

Diouara,

Ndiaye

et al. 2024

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“…These evolving attitudes reflect the dynamic nature of public opinion towards vaccination in the face of a global health crisis. Furthermore, there was a statistical significance between attitudes, knowledge, and perceptions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, and this was further supported by a study conducted by M Kearney et al [ 41 ], these results demonstrate the need for identifying and resolving the factors influencing knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of the COVID-19 vaccines, as well as knowledge of these components, to properly promote vaccine acceptance, respond to concerns, and support public health programs.…”

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Knowledge, attitude, and perception towards COVID-19 vaccinations among the adults in Rwanda: a cross-sectional study

Gabriel,

Wang,

Jamil

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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Background Multiple vaccinations have received approval for the prevention of the coronavirus illness. Nevertheless, the sluggish vaccination rate is mostly attributed to the general population’s limited understanding and unwillingness to accept the use of vaccinations. Thus, it is important to investigate the Rwandan population’s knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions toward COVID-19 vaccines. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 370 participants from 11th to 17th February 2023. Demographic information was gathered, and knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of COVID-19 vaccinations were assessed. A binary logistic regression analysis was undertaken to determine the parameters that determine the perception of COVID-19 vaccinations. Results This study included 370 participants. Among them, 85% had good knowledge about COVID-19 vaccines, and 84% had a positive attitude towards them. Additionally, the study had a diverse group, with half of the participants being female and nearly half falling between the ages of 30 and 39. Several key findings emerged through logistic regression analysis. Those aged 30–39 had 1.39 times higher odds of positive perception than 18–28 (OR = 1.39, 95% CI = 1.08–3.24). Participants with a university education were twice as likely to have a positive perception compared to those without an education level (OR = 2.43, 95% CI = 1.30–6.20). Additionally, single individuals were three times more likely to have a positive perception than their married counterparts (OR = 3.39, 95% CI = 1.28–9.09). Vaccinated individuals had twice the odds of positive perception than non-vaccinated individuals (OR = 2.89, 95% CI = 1.01–8.89). Those receiving information from government health institutions were three times more likely to have a positive perception than those who received the information from friends (OR = 3.19, 95% CI = 1.02–12.7). Moreover, employed participants were four times more likely to have a positive perception non-employed individuals (OR = 4.21, 95% CI = 1.48–13.6). Besides, gender and COVID-19 diagnosis did not significantly correlate with positive COVID-19 vaccine perception. Conclusion The results indicate that the general public in Rwanda has good knowledge, positive attitudes, and a positive perception toward the COVID-19 vaccination, however, some of the participants had some misconceptions towards COVID-19. The findings of this study will be valuable for policymakers and healthcare authorities working to improve vaccination rates.

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The COVID-19 Risk Perception: A Qualitative Study among the Population in an Urban Setting in Burkina Faso

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Background: The population’s adherence to public health recommendations depends on many individual and collective cultural, socioeconomic, institutional, and environmental factors and the perception of the risks involved. This study aimed to describe and analyze the perception of risk related to coronavirus in the general population. Methods: A qualitative, exploratory cross-sectional study was conducted in Ouagadougou, the capital city of Burkina Faso. It involved the general population (youth and adults, men and women, traditional practitioners, religious leaders, and opinion leaders). The data were analyzed using the thematic analysis method. Results: Respondents perceived COVID-19 as deadly, dangerous, and highly contagious. It emerged that respondents perceived themselves to be at risk of being infected by the virus. This risk exposure is linked to several factors. These include the dangerousness of the disease contaminated by direct contact, the feeling of vulnerability linked to working conditions (traders, exposing themselves and others to the disease), status (elderly, and sick,), gender (mobility of men compared to women), and the risk relationship (the individual perceived as being a potential danger to his family/relatives). Vulnerability depended on the immune status of the people (elderly people, pregnant women, and people with chronic diseases), working conditions (shopkeepers, and traders), and also socioeconomic categories (wealthy people). Conclusion: Policymakers and actors in the response to COVID-19 should develop communication strategies to better address ongoing challenges.

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Cross-sectional study of COVID-19 knowledge, beliefs and prevention behaviours among adults in Senegal

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Serological Survey in a university community after the fourth wave of COVID-19 in Senegal

Serological Survey in a university community after the fourth wave of COVID-19 in Senegal

Knowledge, attitude, and perception towards COVID-19 vaccinations among the adults in Rwanda: a cross-sectional study

The COVID-19 Risk Perception: A Qualitative Study among the Population in an Urban Setting in Burkina Faso

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