The Spread and Perception of People on COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study at Kaduna Metropolis

• Author(s): San. Ismaila Muhammed Dankogi ; Anisha Michael Chinedu ; San. Isah Adamu ; Nasiru Rafatu Ohunene ; Aishat Garba K.
• Paper ID: 1703857
• Page: 101-109
• Published Date: 22-10-2022
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 6 Issue 4 October-2022

Abstract

This study assessed the spread and perception of people on covid-19 pandemic in Kaduna, Nigeria. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data from respondents within Kaduna metropolis. Simple random sampling method was used. Study data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Approximately more than half (70.7%) of the respondents were male with high secondary level of education (46.7%). High number of the respondents (41.3%) opined that COVID-19 was “a biological weapon designed by the Chinese government.” Exactly (49.3%) of the respondents identified “contact with airborne droplets via 15 breathing, sneezing, or coughing” as the most common mode of transmission; most respondents associated COVID-19 with coughing (29.3%), shortness of breath (20.0%) and fever (9.3%). “Regular hand washing and social distancing” was selected by most respondents (30.0%) as a way of preventing infection. findings highlight implications as a reasonable percentage of Nigerians also opined that the COVID-19 is a plague caused by sins and unbelief of human beings. While this may be consistent with many religious beliefs, we believe that it may foster care free attitudes in Nigerians, making them relax and resort to only prayers and spiritual healings without adhering to the prescribed hygiene practices. We therefore urge clerics at all levels to also educate members of their faiths about the COVID-19.

Citations

IRE Journals:
San. Ismaila Muhammed Dankogi , Anisha Michael Chinedu , San. Isah Adamu , Nasiru Rafatu Ohunene , Aishat Garba K. "The Spread and Perception of People on COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study at Kaduna Metropolis" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 6 Issue 4 2022 Page 101-109

IEEE:
San. Ismaila Muhammed Dankogi , Anisha Michael Chinedu , San. Isah Adamu , Nasiru Rafatu Ohunene , Aishat Garba K. "The Spread and Perception of People on COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study at Kaduna Metropolis" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 6(4)