COVID-19-related risk perception, anxiety and protective behaviours among Nigerian adults: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Pandemics such as the current COVID-19 pandemic are often associated with heightened fear and significant adjustments in health behaviours.

Aim: This study aimed to assess perceived risk, anxiety and protective behaviours of the general public during the early phase of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Nigeria.

Methods: An online cross-sectional study among 1197 respondents aged 18 years and above between 27 April to 16 May 2020.