Publications by authors named "Fatima Lawan Bukar"
BMC Public Health
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- Internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Northeast Nigeria face heightened COVID-19 infection risks due to unsanitary living conditions, making accurate information and knowledge crucial for effective preventive measures.
- A study conducted from July to December 2022 surveyed 2,175 IDPs, assessing their COVID-19 knowledge and risk perceptions using a structured tool and statistical analyses.
- Results showed that only 32% of participants had adequate COVID-19 knowledge, while over half perceived a high risk of infection; higher knowledge and education levels were linked to better risk perception and adherence to preventive measures like vaccination and mask-wearing.
