Predictors of COVID-19 Information Sources and Their Perceived Accuracy in Nigeria: Online Cross-sectional Study

Autor: Erinoso, Olufemi, Wright, Kikelomo Ololade, Anya, Samuel, Kuyinu, Yetunde, Abdur-Razzaq, Hussein, Adewuya, Abiodun
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: JMIR Public Health and Surveillance, Vol 7, Iss 1, p e22273 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2369-2960
DOI: 10.2196/22273
Popis: BackgroundEffective communication is critical for mitigating the public health risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. ObjectiveThis study assesses the source(s) of COVID-19 information among people in Nigeria, as well as the predictors and the perceived accuracy of information from these sources. MethodsWe conducted an online survey of consenting adults residing in Nigeria between April and May 2020 during the lockdown and first wave of COVID-19. The major sources of information about COVID-19 were distilled from 7 potential sources (family and friends, places of worship, health care providers, internet, workplace, traditional media, and public posters/banners). An open-ended question was asked to explore how respondents determined accuracy of information. Statistical analysis was conducted using STATA 15.0 software (StataCorp Texas) with significance placed at P
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