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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of the General Population and People with Comorbidities Regarding COVID-19 in South Kivu, DR Congo

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  • Bahizire Riziki Richard

    (Higher Institute of Medical Techniques of Nyangezi, Public Health Section, South-Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

  • Aganze Mitima Synthia

    (University of Parakou, Public Health, Benin)

  • Ishoso Katwashi Daniel

    (Kinshasa School of Public Health, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

  • Bienvenue Nguejio Tsobeng

    (Adventist University of Cosendai, Faculty of Health Science, Nanga Eboko, Cameroun)

  • Roy Mwambusa

    (Higher Institute of Medical Techniques of Nyangezi, Public Health Section, South-Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

  • Chubaka Mukumiro

    (Higher Institute of Medical Techniques of Nyangezi, Public Health Section, South-Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

  • Katchunga Bianga Philippes

    (Official University of Bukavu, Departement of Public Health, Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

  • Hermes Karemere

    (Official University of Bukavu, Departement of Public Health, Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

  • Abel Ntambue Mukengeshayi

    (Lubumbashi School of Public Health, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

  • Albert Mwembo Tambwe-A-Nkoy

    (Lubumbashi School of Public Health, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

Abstract

Background: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the WHO has advocated for focusing interventions on priority groups. This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the general population and to compare them with those of individuals with comorbidities. Methodes: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted in South Kivu from March 1st to April 30th, 2021. Results: A total of 2011 subjects participated in the study, of which 1522 (75.69%) had no comorbidities and 489 (24.31%) had comorbidities. Among them, 817 (40.63%) resided in urban areas, while 1194 (59.37%) resided in rural areas. Men accounted for 1219 (60.62%) of the participants, while women accounted for 792 (39.38%). The mean age was 30.7 years, ranging from 18 to 96 years. The overall score for knowledge, attitudes, and practices was 8.09 ± 3.66. It was 9.18 ± 3.89 among individuals with comorbidities and 7.00 ± 3.62 among those without comorbidities (p 0.05), and a positive correlation between attitude and practice scores (r= 0.44, p

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  • Bahizire Riziki Richard & Aganze Mitima Synthia & Ishoso Katwashi Daniel & Bienvenue Nguejio Tsobeng & Roy Mwambusa & Chubaka Mukumiro & Katchunga Bianga Philippes & Hermes Karemere & Abel Ntambue Muk, 2025. "Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of the General Population and People with Comorbidities Regarding COVID-19 in South Kivu, DR Congo," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 12(15), pages 606-617, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:12:y:2025:i:15:p:606-617
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