Victor O Ukwenya1, Temiloluwa A Fuwape2, Olayinka S Ilesanmi3. 1. BSc, MSc, PhD, Department of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. 2. MBBS, MPH, Department of Global and Community Health, College of Health and Human Services, George Mason University, Box 4088, Fairfax, VA 22038, Virginia, United States of America. 3. MBBS, MSc, MPH, PhD, FWACP, Department of Community Medicine, University of Ibadan, P.M.B. 5017, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria; Department of Community Medicine, University College Hospital, P.M.B. 5017, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to describe COVID-19 health literacy, coping strategies and perception of COVID-19 containment measures among community members in a Southwestern state in Nigeria. METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used to enroll 691 respondents from households in Akure, Ondo state using a multi-stage sampling technique. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire between 1st and 9th October, 2020. Bivariate Chi-square tests were conducted on respondents' COVID-19 health literacy while multivariate logistic analysis was performed on significant variables. Statistical significance levels were set at p<0.05. RESULTS: Respondents' mean age was 29.93±10.66 years, 352 (50.9%) were males. Also, 292 (49.7%) had high levels of trust in the World Health Organization regarding COVID-19 information, and 31 (33.3%) in the first wealth quintile had good health literacy (χ2=10.459, p=0.033). Respondents below 20 years were twice more likely to have good COVID-19 health literacy (OR=2.304, 95%CI=1.316-4.034, p=0.004). Also, respondents aged 21-29 years were three times more likely to have good COVID-19 health literacy (OR=2.587, 95%CI=1.559-4.293, p≤0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Available media platforms should be actively engaged by the national government to ensure that community members especially the rich are equipped with good health literacy. GERMS.
INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to describe COVID-19 health literacy, coping strategies and perception of COVID-19 containment measures among community members in a Southwestern state in Nigeria. METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used to enroll 691 respondents from households in Akure, Ondo state using a multi-stage sampling technique. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire between 1st and 9th October, 2020. Bivariate Chi-square tests were conducted on respondents' COVID-19 health literacy while multivariate logistic analysis was performed on significant variables. Statistical significance levels were set at p<0.05. RESULTS: Respondents' mean age was 29.93±10.66 years, 352 (50.9%) were males. Also, 292 (49.7%) had high levels of trust in the World Health Organization regarding COVID-19 information, and 31 (33.3%) in the first wealth quintile had good health literacy (χ2=10.459, p=0.033). Respondents below 20 years were twice more likely to have good COVID-19 health literacy (OR=2.304, 95%CI=1.316-4.034, p=0.004). Also, respondents aged 21-29 years were three times more likely to have good COVID-19 health literacy (OR=2.587, 95%CI=1.559-4.293, p≤0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Available media platforms should be actively engaged by the national government to ensure that community members especially the rich are equipped with good health literacy. GERMS.
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COVID-19; COVID-19 coping strategies; COVID-19 health literacy; Nigeria
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