KNOWLEDGE OF CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AMONG STUDENT OF ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY
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Abstract
Since the outbreak of 2019 novel coronavirus infection (2019-nCoV) in Wuhan City, China, by January 30, 2020, a total of 9692 confirmed cases and 15,238 suspected cases have been reported around 31 provinces or cities in China. Among the confirmed cases, 1527 were severe cases, 171 had recovered and been discharged at home, and 213 died. And among these cases, a total of 28 children aged from 1 month to 17 years have been reported in China. This study is based on the Novel Coronavirus Infection Pneumonia Diagnosis and Treatment Standards and other previous diagnosis and treatment strategies for pediatric virus infections. The present consensus statement summarizes current strategies on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of 2019-nCoV infection in children. This study was done to determine the knowledge of transmission, risk factors, prevention, symptoms and the preventive practices against coronavirus among among student of Abia state university. A community based descriptive cross-sectional study was done among 228 students selected by multi-stage sampling using a pre-tested interviewer- administered questionnaire and analysed with SPSS. Ninety point eight percent (90.8%) claimed to have heard of coronavirus mainly through radio and TV (64.9%). Age was significantly associated with level of knowledge. (p=0.000). Good level of knowledge of coronavirus was found among students though some misconceptions still existed. Intensified health education is recommended.
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