Discipline of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal (Westville Campus), Republic of South Africa and Faculty of Science, Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, South Africa
Research Article
Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of People towards the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak and its Effects on their Livelihoods: Perspectives from Diverse Populations
Author(s): James O Adefisoye*, Martins A. Adefisoye, Florence George and Mary A Bisi-Johnson
Background: People’s behavior and compliance with COVID-19 control measures is associated with their knowledge, attitude and perceptions (KAP). To this end, we investigated the KAP among people from diverse populations towards the COVID-19 pandemic. We also examined the impact of the outbreak on their livelihoods.
Methods: A cross sectional study with the adoption of a 31-item questionnaire divided into five sections namely demographics, knowledge, attitudes, perception and effect on livelihood. Six countries were considered with Australia, United Kingdom and USA in developed countries category; India, Nigeria and South Africa were considered in developing countries category. Reponses were compared by development status.
Results: A total of 577 responses were received with 55.5% female and 49% below the age o.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2471-268X.21.7.169
