| Literature DB >> 35846868 |
Voumbo Matoumona Mavoungou Yolande1, Longo-Mbenza Benjamin2,3,4, Mawalala Malengele Héritier2,4, Aliocha Nkodila4,5,6, Mambueni Thamba Christophe4,7, Mobousse Jean Claude6, Mankoussou Levy8.
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic affects populations worldwide without distinction. Large-scale RT-PCR testing was proposed to the populations to promote early diagnosis and management. The absence of publications related to COVID-19/Congo testing justified this study. The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with the acceptability of the screening test for COVID-19. We conducted an analytical cross-sectional study in subjects over 18 years of age living in Brazzaville from August 18th to 24th, 2020. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. The variables considered included: socio-demographic characteristics, sources of information, knowledge and perception of the disease, acceptance or refusal of voluntary testing for COVID-19. In total, 328 (62.5%) respondents accepted voluntary screening for COVID-19, the average age was 35.9 years. Men predominated in both groups. Subjects who were more accepting of voluntary screening for COVID-19 were those aged 30-50 years; those with a higher level of education and followers of Muslim religion. Lack of perception of disease severity was associated with the refusal of voluntary screening. The level of knowledge of symptoms, the source of information about COVID-19 were not related to the acceptance or refusal of voluntary screening. The main source of information about COVID-19 was the Radio-TV. Fear for test results was the main reason for refusing voluntary screening. Acceptability of the voluntary screening for COVID-19 was related to individual factors, knowledge of symptoms and source of information. Awareness of COVID-19 should be improved. Copyright: Voumbo Matoumona Mavoungou Yolande et al.Entities:
Keywords: Acceptability; Brazzaville; COVID-19; adult; voluntary screening
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Year: 2022 PMID: 35846868 PMCID: PMC9250676 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2022.41.297.32641
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pan Afr Med J
caractéristiques sociodémographiques des enquêtés
| Variables | Effectif (n) | Pourcentage (%) |
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| Masculin | 302 | 57,5 |
| Féminin | 223 | 42,5 |
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| < 30 ans | 244 | 46,5 |
| 30-49 ans | 198 | 37,7 |
| ≥ 50 ans | 83 | 15,8 |
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| Primaire | 56 | 10,7 |
| Secondaire | 257 | 48,9 |
| Supérieur | 212 | 40,4 |
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| Seul | 296 | 56,4 |
| En couple | 229 | 43,6 |
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| Chrétien | 401 | 76,4 |
| Musulman | 54 | 10,3 |
| Animiste/athéiste | 70 | 13,3 |
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| Sans emploi | 75 | 14,3 |
| Elève/étudiant | 130 | 24,8 |
| Retraité | 26 | 4,9 |
| Secteur informel | 133 | 25,3 |
| Fonctionnaire | 161 | 30,7 |
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| Oui | 525 | 100 |
| Non | 0 | 0 |
Figure 1source d´information sur la COVID-19
acceptabilité du dépistage volontaire gratuit de la COVID-19 selon les caractéristiques sociodémographiques
| Variables | Acceptabilité du dépistage volontaire de COVID-19 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OUI (n=328) | NON (n=197) | p-value | |
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| 0,545 | ||
| Masculin | 192 (63,6%) | 110 (36,4%) | |
| Féminin | 136 (61,0%) | 87 (39,0%) | |
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| 0,026 | ||
| < 30 ans | 152 (62,3 %) | 92 (37,7%) | |
| 30 - 49 ans | 134 (67,7%) | 64 (32,3%) | |
| ≥ 50 ans | 42 (50,6 %) | 41 (49,4%) | |
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| 0,357 | ||
| Seul | 190 (64,2%) | 106 (35,8%) | |
| Couple | 138 (60,3%) | 91 (39,7%) | |
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| 0,041 | ||
| Primaire | 34 (60,7%) | 22 (39,3%) | |
| Secondaire | 148 (57,6%) | 109 (42,4 %) | |
| Supérieur | 146 (68,9%) | 66 (31,1%) | |
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| 0,019 | ||
| Chrétien | 245 (61,1%) | 156 (38,9%) | |
| Musulman | 43 (79,6%) | 11 (20,4%) | |
| Athéiste et animiste | 40 (57,1) | 30 (42,9%) | |
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| 0,774 | ||
| Sans emploi/retraité | 61 (60,4%) | 40 (39,6%) | |
| Elève | 86 (66,2%) | 44 (33,8%) | |
| Commerçant | 83 (62,4%) | 50 (37,6%) | |
| Salarié | 98 (60,9%) | 63 (39,1%) | |
acceptabilité du dépistage volontaire selon le niveau de connaissance, la source d’information et la perception de la COVID-19
| Variables | Acceptabilité du dépistage volontaire de COVID-19 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OUI (n=328) | NON (n=197) | p-value | |
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| 0,412 | ||
| Nul | 12 (50,0%) | 12 (50,0%) | |
| Insuffisant | 304 (62,9%) | 179 (37,1%) | |
| Bon | 12 (66,7%) | 6 (33,3%) | |
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| 0,488 | ||
| Nul | 33 (55,9%) | 26 (44,1%) | |
| Insuffisant | 282 (63,1%) | 165 (36,9%) | |
| Bon | 13 (68,4%) | 6 (31,6%) | |
|
| 0,032 | ||
| Nul | 18 (52,9) | 16 (47,1%) | |
| Insuffisant | 192 (59,4%) | 131 (40,6%) | |
| Bon | 118 (70,2%) | 50 (29,8%) | |
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| 0,092 | ||
| Nul | 17 (47,2%) | 19 (52,8%) | |
| Insuffisant | 253 (62,6%) | 151 (37,4%) | |
| Bon | 58 (68,2%) | 27 (31,8%) | |
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| 0,447 | ||
| Nul | 6 (46,2%) | 7 (53,8%) | |
| Insuffisant | 280 (62,6%) | 167 (37,4%) | |
| Bon | 42 (64,6%) | 23 (35,4%) | |
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| 0,0001 | ||
| Faible | 0 (0,0%) | 5 (100,0) | |
| Moyen | 124 (39,2 %) | 192 (60,8 %) | |
| Elevé | 204 (100,0%) | 0 (0,0%) | |
Figure 2raison de la non acceptation du dépistage volontaire