Variables N (%)
Demography
Region
West Africa 1,108 (56.3)
East Africa 209 (10.6)
Central Africa 251 (12.7)
Southern Africa 401 (20.4)
Place of residence
Locally (Africa) 1855(92.5)
Diaspora 150 (7.5)
Age category
18-28 years 775 (39.0)
29-38 years 530 (26.7)
39-48 years 441 (22.2)
49+years 242 (12.1)
Sex
Males 1099 (55.2)
Females 892 (44.8)
Marital status
Married 879(44.1)
Not married 1116 (55.9)
Highest level of Education
Postgraduate Degree (Masters /PhD) 642 (32.2)
Bachelor’s degree (939) 47.0
Secondary/Primary 416 (20.8)
Employment status
Employed 1321 (66.0)
Unemployed 679 (34.0)
Religion
Christianity 1763 (88.4)
Others 232 (11.6)
Occupation
Non-health care sector 1,471 (77.3)
Health care sector 433 (22.7)
Number living together
<3 people 506(28.8)
4-6 people 908 (51.7)
6+ people 341 (19.4)
Attitude towards Covid-19
Self-Isolation
No 1237 (66.7)
Yes 564 (31.3)
Home quarantined due to Covid-19
No 1091 (60.7)
Yes 707 (39.3)
Do you live alone during COVID-19
No 1,624 (81.4)
Yes 372 (18.6)
Compliance during Covid-19 lockdown
Attended crowded religious events
No 1097 (54.0)
Yes 935 (46.0)
Wore mask when going out
No 485 (23.9)
Yes 1547 (76.1)
Practiced regular Handwashing
No 762 (37.5)
Yes 1270 (62.5)
Covid-19 Risk Perception
Risk of becoming infected
High 669 (37.2)
Low 1128 (62.8)
Risk of becoming severely infected
High 466 (25.9)
Low 1333 (74.1)
Risk of dying from the infection
High 349 (19.5)
Low 1445 (80.6)
How worried are you because of COVID-19
worried 1037 (57.5)
not worried 766 (42.5)
How likely do you think COVID-19 will continue in your country
Very likely 1152 (64.0)
not very likely 649 (36.0)
Concern for self and family if COVID-19 continues
Concerned 1667 (94.2)
Not concerned 102 (5.8)
Outcome measure
COVID caused by 5G
No 1723 (92.6)
Yes 137 (7.4)