2021
DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.21-0219
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Knowledge and Practice Related to COVID-19 and Mental Health among Adults in Sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a public health emergency affecting the lives of millions of people globally. Different measures and extraordinary steps are being taken to contain the transmission of the virus. The levels of knowledge and implementation of preventive practices related to COVID-19 in sub-Saharan African countries are unclear. Additionally, there is a lack of evidence regarding the impacts of the pandemic on mental health. This study aimed to describe knowledge and practices related to CO… Show more

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“…This magnitude of good practice of Covid preventive measures was lower than studies conducted in Diredawa (40.7% (18), Gonder (51%) (22), and south Ethiopia 20% (23) and higher than a study conducted at Dirashe district (12.3%) (24). When we compare it with other African countries it is much lower than cross-sectional studies conducted in Nigeria 41.6% (25), Cameron (60.8%) (26), Burkina Faso ( 39%) (27), and A nationwide cross-sectional Survey at Ugandan( 85.3%) (28). The difference could be attributed to the period the studies were conducted, the type of study participants, and the different levels of awareness creation and other interventions done at the study areas.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 54%
“…This magnitude of good practice of Covid preventive measures was lower than studies conducted in Diredawa (40.7% (18), Gonder (51%) (22), and south Ethiopia 20% (23) and higher than a study conducted at Dirashe district (12.3%) (24). When we compare it with other African countries it is much lower than cross-sectional studies conducted in Nigeria 41.6% (25), Cameron (60.8%) (26), Burkina Faso ( 39%) (27), and A nationwide cross-sectional Survey at Ugandan( 85.3%) (28). The difference could be attributed to the period the studies were conducted, the type of study participants, and the different levels of awareness creation and other interventions done at the study areas.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 54%
“…These estimates are near the upper end of the range of results from a global systematic review of the effects of COVID-19 on psychological outcomes, where the prevalence of anxiety ranged from 6% to 51% and depression ranged from 15% to 48% across eight countries, though the majority of countries included in the review were upper-middle or high income (Xiong et al, 2020). Our estimates are also on the high end of estimates from the few studies conducted in low-income countries, where the prevalence of depression or mental health symptoms ranged from 7% to 52% (Cénat et al, 2021;Langsi et al, 2021;Mamun et al, 2021;Workneh et al, 2021;Logie et al, 2022).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 83%
“…Some studies also mentioned the issues of attitude toward knowledge and healthy practices, including COVID-19 preventive practices in African countries. [38][39][40] The low-level interest in preventive measures in African countries needs to be considered in future strategies for expanding preventive measures against infectious diseases at the global level. As the pandemic is still unfolding, there is a strong need to continually implement health promotion measures to better prevent the pandemic and improve related-health behaviours in African populations and countries with low impact of public interest on preventable measures.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%