Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health
- ISSN: ISSN: 3065-9078
Ousmane S Y, Boureyma Belem, Mamadou Yacouba Keita, Diakaridia Kone, Souleymane Bingue Dembele, Hassanatou Doumbia and Lamine Doumbia
Introduction : The COVID-19 disease first appeared in December 2019 in the city of Wuhan, China, and then quickly invaded other countries around the world. COVID-19 has become a public health issue due to its high risk of human-to-human transmission within the population. Previous studies have shown that population behaviour is critical in the prevention and control of an outbreak.
Methods: this was a cross-sectional descriptive study on the population of the Health District of Commune I of Bamako from January 1 to October 31, 2024. The data was collected through a questionnaire from 384 participants. The data were processed and analysed with the Epi info 7.5.2 softwares.
Results: The average frequency of knowledge is considered to be the majority, i.e. 91% of the population. For practical management, the population has an overall score of 84% for frequent handwashing with soap and water and 54% walked with a mask.
Conclusion: At the end of this study, it appears that the entire population had heard of COVID-19. Television and radio were the sources of information in the majority of cases. However, we note a reluctance to vaccinate due to the lack of belief in the effectiveness of the vaccine. Enhanced awareness and communication activities for COVID-19 are essential to limit the spread and control of the disease.