Review Article
Abderrahmane Achbani, Hasnaa Sine, Aziz Naciri, Mohamed Amine Baba, Youssef Bouchriti, Ahmed Kharbach
EUROPEAN J MED ED TE, Volume 13, Issue 2, Article No: em2006
ABSTRACT
The novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV caused by SARS-CoV-2, has provoked a large global and a major public health problem.
Morocco, like other countries worldwide has not escaped this disease which affects the respiratory system. To reduce human-to-human transmission of COVID-19 Large-scale actions have been implemented to control the current epidemic in the Kingdom.
The aims of this study is to focus on the epidemiological situation of nCov-19 in Morocco between 2 Marsh and 09 April 2020, as well as the governmental measures undertaken to stop the propagation of this pandemic disease.
With the use of therapeutic protocols based on Chloroquine and other antiviral drugs, and all measures of social distancing as a precautionary measure, the Moroccan government has successfully managing this health crisis.
Keywords: Coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, pandemic disease, social distancing measures, therapeutic protocol based on Chloroquine, Morocco
Original Article
Teh Exodus Akwa, Teh Rene Ning, John M. Maingi
EUROPEAN J MED ED TE, Volume 13, Issue 2, Article No: em2007
ABSTRACT
Introduction: COVID-19 (coronavirus) has become a global threat to the human population. The virus which originated from China in December, 2019 has swept across continents in the world. Cameroon has been one of the countries with a high infectious rate. Lack of awareness plays a major role in the rise of COVID-19 cases. Studies have shown that there exists a strong correlation between the perception of a disease and a ready compliance to health recommendations.
Objective: This paper studied the awareness and perceptions by the general population of Cameroon on the existence and spread of COVID-19.
Methods: The study involved a qualitative survey designed by online questionnaires which were made available to the population of Cameroon through e-mails and ‘WhatsApp’. The survey included the perception of the origin and existence of the COVID-19 virus, its mode of transmission, preventive and control measures. The data obtained from respondents were analysed by descriptive statistics. The data were entered in a spread sheet, Microsoft Excel and normality determined. One-way ANOVA and means comparison using Tukey’s test (α = 0.05) was performed to check whether the perception of respondents differed significantly.
Results: A total of 573 respondents were obtained. From the analysed results, a greater proportion of the respondents (P˂ 0.05) were aware of the COVID 19 existence, transmission and preventive strategies. This knowledge could lead to a reduction in the spread of the disease.
Conclusion: Our findings suggested that there’s more need for public sensitisation of the virus especially its method of transmission, control and prevention.
Keywords: perceptions, COVID-19, control, Cameroon
Review Article
Esther Ejiroghene Ajari, Andrew Marvin Kanyike, Daniel Ojilong, Ibrahim Olawale Abdulbasit
EUROPEAN J MED ED TE, Volume 13, Issue 2, Article No: em2009
ABSTRACT
Uganda has had a relatively large share of zoonotic disease outbreaks in the past and this has impacted its preparedness and response level in combatting the COVID-19 outbreak in the country. Compared to most countries in the East African Community, Africa and the world, Uganda seems to be effectively curtailing the spread of the virus and managing the disease despite its relatively weak healthcare system and economy. The first COVID-19 case was confirmed on March 21st, 2020 and as at May 6th, 2020, there has only been 100 cases confirmed from 47,620 tests carried out. Also, as at this date, there has been 55 recoveries and no reported death from the disease. These promising statistics prompts the development of this paper to detail the epidemiology of the disease in the country and discuss the response of the government and other stakeholders to the outbreak.
Keywords: Coronavirus, Uganda, epidemiology
Research Article
MD Nafiul Alam Khan
EUROPEAN J MED ED TE, Volume 13, Issue 2, Article No: em2010
ABSTRACT
Introduction: The COVID-19 is probably the most terrible pandemic in the world, because there is no approved vaccine or treatment for this rapidly spreading disease. Most of the country is locked down for reducing spreading disease. Due to lockdown situations people are afraid and confused for getting basic food available at hand.
Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate the expanded theory of planned behaviour model and adding risk perception variables for intention to reserve food during covid-19 pandemic situation among Bangladeshi internet users.
Material and Methods: A total of 192 consumers living in Bangladesh actively interested in a cross-sectional web-based survey. A standardized questionnaire was generated using Google Forms and a link was shared through authors’ platforms. This sample comprised 110 (57.3%) males and 82 (42.7%) females. Collected information was statistically analyzed using structural equation modelling assessment.
Results: The estimation process assesses the precision and validity of the variables. Cronbach’s alpha and composite reliability (Pc) was used to test the durability of the design. However, this study found Cronbach’s alpha and Pc between 0.842 to 0.730 and 0.864 to 0.744. Moreover, Convergent validity is effectively identified in the findings of the analysis. Therefore, the calculation concept of the analysis has been tested successfully.
Conclusion: In this analysis, we see that the stronger the risk perception of consumers, the greater the attitude of consumers to buy reserve products. This proof that high-risk awareness, in the case of a COVID-19 pandemic or others pandemic situation, can lead to the purchasing of goods that are lack of patience or common sense. The paper presented a new perspective on the negative consequences of risk perception among Bangladeshi internet users.
Keywords: COVID-19, reserve food, intention, pandemic, Bangladesh