ANYANSI, CHIDINMA GLORIA (2020) INFLUENCE OF COVID 19 AWARENESS CAMPAIGN ON THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF RESIDENTS IN ENUGU METROPOLIS. Other thesis, GODFREY OKOYE UNIVERSITY, ENUGU.
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Abstract
The effectiveness of the fight against the COVID 19 pandemic is directly or indirectly dependent on the effectiveness of the fight against the imminent infodemic associated with it. Raising awareness and enlightening the masses on a cursory look seems to be the most logical thing to do in a situation where ignorance almost translates to risking one’s life and that of others, but involves a possibility which upon a nuanced critical look might be counterproductive. The possibility of antipathy due to lack of credible information. This review seeks to ascertain how effective or counterproductive awareness campaigns have been so far as regards the knowledge, attitudes and practices of Enugu metropolisresidents. An online survey was sent to 399 Enugu metropolis residents to assess changes in self- reported knowledge and behavior (outcomes) following the COVID 19 awareness campaign. Data including age, sex and pledge, were collected, analyzed and interpreted by using the simple tables, percentages, frequency analysis and pie chart (statistical tools most suitable for breaking down and analyzing the generated data in such a way that the result would be easy and simple to understand by both academicians and non) and used to estimate associations between awareness campaign and knowledge, attitudes and practices of Enugu metropolis residents. It was discovered that amongst the various information channels, those who make use of social media as a major source of information had the greatest percentage also a greater percentage while 54.3% agree that the campaign has been able to reduce the risk of transmission, 72.2% agree that wearing of face masks, avoiding crowded areas and washing of hands help in preventing the spread of the COVID 19 pandemic. There is therefore evidence pointing towards the positive effect of the campaign on the attitude, knowledge and practices of the residents of Enugu metropolis as regards the corona virus pandemic despite presupposed possibilities of counter productivity.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Other) |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Management and Social Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Uchenna Eneogwe |
| Date Deposited: | 08 Jun 2026 08:57 |
| Last Modified: | 08 Jun 2026 10:37 |
| URI: | http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/5767 |
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