Knowledge, attitudes, and practices surrounding COVID-19 among Sudan citizens during the pandemic : an online cross-sectional study

Abstract EN

Background: A number of protective and cautionary protocols have been adopted to control the rapid spread of COVID-19 in Sudan.

People’s commitment to these protocols is affected by their knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP).

Objective: To measure the Sudanese population’s KAP in relation to COVID-19 during the pandemic.

Method: A web sample was enrolled with success via the authors’ relations with citizens and standard media in Khartoum, Sudan.

A self- administered online KAP questionnaire was completed by the respondents.

Results: Among the study sample (n=2336),66.4% between 18 and 29 years old, 60.7% were ladies, 75.9% had a high school education, and 76.1% were Khartoum citizens.

The general correct rate of the knowledge questionnaire was 84.7%.

The majority of the participants (94.8%) were ready to commit to the decision of staying at home.

A large proportion of the participants (92%) frequently washed their hands or using antiseptic.

Conclusion: Health teaching programs geared to enhancing COVID-19 knowledge are useful for Sudan citizens fostering positive attitudes and disseminating knowledge relating to helpful practices.

Due to the limited sample representativeness, we must be cautious when generalizing these findings.