Department of Medicine, Shambu Campus, Wollega University, Shambu, Ethiopia
Research Article
Knowledge, Attitude and Preventive Practice (KAP) towards COVID-19 Pandemic among the Residents from Western Oromia, Ethiopia: Cross-Sectional Survey Study
Author(s): Agama Daba*, Tamiru Yazew, Gesessew Kibr and Bacha Gebissa
Objective: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused
by a newly discovered coronavirus. This study was conducted to determine
the level of KAP towards COVID-19 and identify associated factors among
households in the Horro Guduru Wollega zone.
Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was employed to assess
the KAP towards COVID-19 among the communities in the Horro Guduru
Wollega zone. Data from the respondents were collected using interview
techniques. Data collected contains knowledge, Attitude, and preventive
practice addressing questions and socio-demographic characteristics.
Descriptive statistics were used to set the KAP level and a logistic regression
model was applied to test the association of KAP with various independent
variables.
Results: Of 634 tota.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2322-3308-11.2.004
