Perception and practices towards Covid-19 amongst residents in Southern Nigeria.

Background: Within a short duration, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spread globally, affecting all facets of life and causing widespread panic. This study set out to assess the perception and practices towards COVID-19 of urban and rural residents in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study design and multistaged sampling technique were used.