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ArticleEthiopian journal of health sciences2022

Knowledge, Perception and Preparedness Related to COVID-19 among Adult Rural Population in Konso, Southern Ethiopia.

Girma Gilano, Serawit Lakew, Tadiwos Hailu, Be'ement Tekabe, Sewunet Sako, Tesfaye Feleke

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Girma GilanoDepartment of health informatics school of public health, Arba Minch University College of Health Science Nech Sar campus, South West Ethiopia.
Serawit LakewDepartment of health informatics school of public health, Arba Minch University College of Health Science Nech Sar campus, South West Ethiopia.
Tadiwos HailuDepartment of health informatics school of public health, Arba Minch University College of Health Science Nech Sar campus, South West Ethiopia.
Be'ement TekabeDepartment of health informatics school of public health, Arba Minch University College of Health Science Nech Sar campus, South West Ethiopia.
Sewunet SakoDepartment of health informatics school of public health, Arba Minch University College of Health Science Nech Sar campus, South West Ethiopia.
Tesfaye FelekeDepartment of health informatics school of public health, Arba Minch University College of Health Science Nech Sar campus, South West Ethiopia.

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backgroundAccording to the world health organization, the COVID-19 outbreak has currently affected millions of people worldwide. Since the start of the pandemic in China, everything countries have thrown at the virus turned unsuccessful. As there is no established vaccine to halt the virus transmission, it might be very difficult for developing countries like Ethiopia even after vaccine development. Thus, focusing on improving knowledge, perception, and preparedness related to the virus might be very vital.

methodsA community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted using the questionnaire applied in most countries which is suitable to apply in the Konso zone in South Nations Nationalities Region (SNNPR) from April.2020 to July 2020. Data were collected, cleaned, coded, checked, and entered into Epi Info and then exported and analyzed in STATA 15. We fitted a binary logistic regression model. Categorical variables were presented using figure tables, and proportion and for continuous variables, mean and standard deviation were used. The results were also presented using Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) with 95% CI.

resultsFrom 636 respondents expected, 615(97%) were participated and possessed the knowledge of 39%, and 64% perception and preparedness each. Measurements related to the policy and interventions like restrictions to movement, self-isolation, wearing a face mask, & the need for more tests was not supported by most participants.

conclusionThe poor knowledge, perception, and preparedness were correlated with the unavailability of water and electricity, less education, and informal source of information which could be improved through area appropriate health education interventions.

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COVID-19AdultCross-Sectional StudiesEthiopiaHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansPerceptionRural PopulationSARS-CoV-2Surveys and QuestionnairesCOVID-19KnowledgeKonsoPerceptionpreparedness

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