Nigerians' outlook on pandemic preparedness – gaps and mitigations

Author:

Odetokun Ismail Ayoade1,Oniyanda Oluwatobi1,Raza Ali2,Akpabio Uduak3,Musawa Aliyu Ibrahim4,Hambali Idris Umar5,Adamu Shuaibu Gidado5,Oyafajo Lateefah6,Alhaji Nma Bida7,Fasina Folorunso Oludayo8

Affiliation:

1. University of Ilorin

2. Ataturk University

3. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture

4. Usmanu Danfodiyo University

5. University of Maiduguri

6. Osun State University

7. Federal University of Technology

8. Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN

Abstract

Abstract

Introduction Pandemics are global health crises that have caused millions of deaths, enormous socio-economic disruptions, and considerable public and global health security consequences. This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of Nigerians regarding preparedness for the next pandemic. Methods A cross-sectional questionnaire-based national survey was conducted among 1276 respondents in Nigeria to determine public knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of preparedness for future pandemics. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for analyses. Results Of the 1276 respondents to this survey, > 50% had not heard of the Spanish flu or Zika disease. Approximately half (594) of the respondents did not consider antimicrobial resistance a possible cause of future pandemics. Over an average proportion of respondents reported unsatisfactory knowledge (655, 51.3%) and poor perception (695, 54.5%) about pandemic preparedness. The respondents' good knowledge and satisfactory attitudes toward pandemic preparedness decreased with increasing age. The respondents' education, age, and state of residence were significantly associated with good knowledge, satisfactory attitudes, and positive perceptions of pandemic preparedness with respondents with tertiary education levels being at least 2× more likely to have these positive outcomes. Conclusion This study revealed serious gaps in Nigerians' knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of their readiness for upcoming pandemics. To protect Nigerians' health, emphasis should be placed on these issues.

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

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