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Knowledge and perceptions of COVID-19, prevalence of pre-existing conditions and access to essential resources in Somali IDP camps: a cross-sectional study.

Jude AlawaSamir Al-AliLucas WalzEleanor WilesNikhil HarleMohamed Abdullahi AwaleDeqo MohamedKaveh Khoshnood
Published in: BMJ open (2021)
This study highlights low levels of COVID-19 knowledge and limited access to essential prevention and treatment resources among individuals living in Somali IDP camps. A massive influx of additional resources is required to adequately address COVID-19 in Somalia, starting with codesigning interventions to educate those individuals most vulnerable to infection.
Keyphrases
  • coronavirus disease
  • sars cov
  • healthcare
  • physical activity
  • risk factors
  • primary care
  • combination therapy
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