Download fulltext HTML
Altayb Mousa, K. N. A., Saad, M. M. Y., & Tayseer Bashir Abdelghafor, M. (2020). Knowledge, attitudes, and practices surrounding COVID-19 among Sudan citizens during the pandemic: an online cross-sectional study. Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences (SJMS), 15(5), 32-45. https://doi.org/10.18502/sjms.v15i5.7176

https://doi.org/10.18502/sjms.v15i5.7176

statistics

  • 1488 Abstract Views
  • 582 PDF Views
  • 0 HTML Views
  • Cited by 16 articles

authors

  • Khawla Nasr Aldeen Altayb Mousa

    Khawla Nasr Aldeen Altayb Mousa

    Medical student, Faculty of Medicine and health Sciences, Omdurman Islamic University, Khartoum, Sudan
  • Malaz Malik Yousif Saad

    Malaz Malik Yousif Saad

    Medical student, Faculty of Medicine and health Sciences, Omdurman Islamic University, Khartoum, Sudan
  • Mohammed Tayseer Bashir Abdelghafor

    Mohammed Tayseer Bashir Abdelghafor

    Medical student, Faculty of Medicine and health Sciences, Omdurman Islamic University, Khartoum, Sudan

Published Date

  • Jun 10, 2020

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices surrounding COVID-19 among Sudan citizens during the pandemic: an online cross-sectional study

Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences (SJMS) / SJMS Special Issue 2020: Competing with COVID-19 in Sudan / Pages 32-45

Abstract

Background: A number of protective and cautionary protocols have been adopted to control the rapid spread of COVID-19 in Sudan. People’s commitment to these protocols is affected by their knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP).


Objective: To measure the Sudanese population’s KAP in relation to COVID-19 during the pandemic.


Method: A web sample was enrolled with success via the authors’ relations with citizens and standard media in Khartoum, Sudan. A self-administered online KAP questionnaire was completed by the respondents.


Results: Among the study sample (n=2336),66.4% between 18 and 29 years old, 60.7% were ladies, 75.9% had a high school education, and 76.1% were Khartoum citizens.  The general correct rate of the knowledge questionnaire was 84.7%. The majority of the participants (94.8%) were ready to commit to the decision of staying at home. A large proportion of the participants (92%) frequently washed their hands or using antiseptic.


Conclusion: Health teaching programs geared to enhancing COVID-19 knowledge are useful for Sudan citizens fostering positive attitudes and disseminating knowledge relating to helpful practices. Due to the limited sample representativeness, we must be cautious when generalizing these findings.


Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, COVID-19, Sudan.

References
1. Q&A on coronaviruses (COVID-19) [Internet]. WHO.int.2020[cited 25 April 2020]. Available from: https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses

2. Zu Z.Y. et al. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A Perspective from China. Radiology. 200490. (2020). Available from:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339418733_Coronavirus_Disease_2019_COVID-19_A_Perspective_from_China

3. Coronavirus [Internet]. Who.int. 2020 [cited 29 April 2020]. Available from: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019.

4. Zhong B., et al. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards COVID-19 among Chinese residents during the rapid rise period of the COVID-19 outbreak: a quick online cross-sectional survey. Int J Bio Sci. 2020; 16 (10):1745-1752. PubMed PMID:32226294.

5. UpToDate [Internet]. Uptodate.com. [cited 25 April 2020]. Available from: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-questions-and-answers?search=coronavirus%20patient%20education%20beyond&source=search_result&selectedTitle=12~150&usage_type=default&display_rank=12#H1988437058

6. Hudson C. (2020, April). Coronavirus comes to Sudan-Atlantic Council. Atlantic Council. Available from:
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/africasource/coronavirus-comes-to-sudan/