Table 2.
COVID-19 risk perception by study participants
| Characteristic | Cameroon | Nigeria | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| N=341 | N=257 | N=598 | |
| Concerned about getting COVID-19 | |||
| Not at all concerned | 78 (22.9) | 51 (19.8) | 129 (21.6) |
| A little concerned | 100 (29.3) | 60 (23.3) | 160 (26.8) |
| Moderately concerned | 83 (24.3) | 61 (23.7) | 144 (24.1) |
| Very concerned | 80 (23.5) | 85 (33.1) | 165 (27.6) |
| Concerned about family or friends getting COVID-19 | |||
| Not at all concerned | 44 (12.9) | 36 (14.0) | 80 (13.4) |
| A little concerned | 60 (17.6) | 49 (19.1) | 109 (18.2) |
| Moderately concerned | 75 (22.0) | 48 (18.7) | 123 (20.6) |
| Very concerned | 162 (47.5) | 124 (48.2) | 286 (47.8) |
| Concerned about patients getting COVID-19 | |||
| Not at all concerned | 40 (11.7) | 36 (14.0) | 76 (12.7) |
| A little concerned | 56 (16.4) | 40 (15.6) | 96 (16.1) |
| Moderately concerned | 72 (21.1) | 48 (18.7) | 120 (20.1) |
| Very concerned | 173 (50.7) | 132 (51.4) | 305 (51.0) |
| Missing | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.4) | 1 (0.2) |
Abbreviations: COVID-19, coronavirus disease 2019; N, frequency.