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Perspectives on factors influencing transmission of COVID-19 in Zambia: a qualitative study of health workers and community members.
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- Knowledge and practices toward COVID-19 among healthcare students: A cross-sectional study at the University of Zambia.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo explore the health professionals' and community members' perspectives on the factors influencing transmission of the novel COVID-19 in Zambia.
designAn exploratory qualitative study using in-depth interviews as data collection technique.
settingFour primary healthcare facilities and local communities of Lusaka city and Chirundu international border town under Lusaka province, Zambia.
participantsPurposive sampling of 60 study participants comprising health professionals (n=15) and community members (n=45). Health staff were health inspectors and surveillance officers. Community members included public market traders, civic and religious leaders, immigration officers, bus and international truck drivers.
resultsBoth health professionals and community members were aware of the COVID-19 pandemic, the preventive and control measures. Nevertheless, stark differences were observed on the two groups' perspectives on COVID-19 and the factors influencing its transmission. Most health staff expressed high personal risk and susceptibility to the disease and a positive attitude towards the prevention and control measures. Conversely, myths and misconceptions influenced most community members' perspectives on the disease and their attitude towards the COVID-19 guidelines. Participants were unanimous on the low levels of adherence to the COVID-19 preventive and control measures in the community. Reasons for non-adherence included limited information on COVID-19, negative attitude towards COVID-19 guidelines, social movement and travel patterns, networks and interactions, living and work conditions, water and sanitation facilities, and observation of behaviours of important role models such as politicians and other community leaders. These factors were perceived to increase the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
conclusionThese findings highlight important factors influencing transmission of COVID-19 in Zambia. Future interventions should focus on providing information to mitigate myths and misconceptions, increasing people's risk perception to the disease, and improving attitude towards the prevention and control interventions and mitigating structural and socioeconomic barriers.
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