Community knowledge, perceptions and practices around COVID-19 in Sierra Leone: a nationwide, cross-sectional survey.

Paul SengehMohammad B JallohNance WebberIbrahim NgobehThomas SambaHarold ThomasHelena NordenstedtMaike Winters

Published in: BMJ open (2020)

This study shows that in the context of COVID-19 in Sierra Leone, there is a strong association between knowledge and practices. Because the knowledge gap differs between genders, regions, educational levels and age, it is important that messages are specifically targeted to these core audiences.

Keyphrases

healthcare
coronavirus disease
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primary care
mental health
cancer therapy
respiratory syndrome coronavirus