Knowledge and Perceived Susceptibility of Traders Towards the Prevention of COVID-19 Pandemic at Selected Markets in Ibadan Oyo-State, Nigeria

Adeleke Iyabode Aderonke; Akindele Folasade; Otufale Taiwo; Owolabi Gbonjubola

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Knowledge and Perceived Susceptibility of Traders Towards the Prevention of COVID-19 Pandemic at Selected Markets in Ibadan Oyo-State, Nigeria

Adeleke Iyabode Aderonke, Akindele Folasade, Otufale Taiwo, Owolabi Gbonjubola

Published in American Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences (Volume 2, Issue 2)

Received: 12 April 2021 Accepted: 6 May 2021 Published: 21 May 2021

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Covid-19 is an emerging respiratory infection that was first discovered in Wuhan city, china in Dec. 2019. It is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered corona virus which is currently spreading worldwide and is considered a pandemic disease. The study aimed at finding out the knowledge and perceived susceptibility of traders towards the prevention of covid-19 pandemic and to suggest ways in which the pandemic can be prevented. The study also aimed to help reduce the susceptibility of the disease thereby contributing to a decrease in the prevalence of Covid-19. The study was a cross-sectional descriptive survey. A total of 1774 respondents which comprised of traders in some selected markets in Ibadan were randomly selected. Data were collected with a self-administered questionnaire. The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Chi square was used to test the hypotheses at a significant level of P<0.05. The findings shows that 1136 (68.0%) of the respondents believed that there is no vaccine or treatment for covid-19; 1360 (81.4%) said that admitting infected persons to isolation wards is the best management for Covid-19; 1085 (64.9%) agreed that there are more lie than truth about covid-19 pandemic; 774 (46.3%) agreed that covid-19 is a stigmatized disease; 759 (45.4%) agreed that Covid-19 is the same thing as strong malaria; 939 (56.2%) of the respondents suggested wearing of face mask by individual, 621 (37.2%) suggested keeping of hygienic environment by family, 506 (30.3%) suggested wearing of facemask within the society while 1231 (73.7%) suggested that government should provide incentives in form of money and other palliative measures. The study shows that majority of the respondents have good knowledge (72.4%); poor perception (34.7%) and poor attitude (21.0%) about covid-19. In conclusion, individuals should believe that Covid-19 is real and strictly adhere to Covid-19 protocol. The government needs to do more in terms of sensitization, provision of facilities and vaccines as well as providing incentives in form of palliatives to cushion the effects of the pandemic.

Published in	American Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences (Volume 2, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajnhs.20210202.14
Page(s)	46-59
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Knowledge, Perceived, Susceptibility, Traders, Prevention, Pandemic, Market, COVID-19

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Adeleke Iyabode Aderonke, Akindele Folasade, Otufale Taiwo, Owolabi Gbonjubola. Knowledge and Perceived Susceptibility of Traders Towards the Prevention of COVID-19 Pandemic at Selected Markets in Ibadan Oyo-State, Nigeria. Am J Nurs Health Sci. 2021;2(2):46-59. doi: 10.11648/j.ajnhs.20210202.14

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Adeleke Iyabode Aderonke

Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Eleyele, Ibadan
Akindele Folasade

Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Eleyele, Ibadan
Otufale Taiwo

Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Eleyele, Ibadan
Owolabi Gbonjubola

Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Eleyele, Ibadan

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