Table 2 (suite).
Respondents’ knowledge of EVD
| Knowledge | Freq (n = 374) | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| EVD canbeprevented | ||
| Yes | 370 | 98.9 |
| No | 4 | 1.1 |
| Prevention of EVD ( n=370)+ | ||
| Proper handling of corpse using protective wear | 359 | 97.0 |
| Isolation of suspected cases | 357 | 96.5 |
| Seeking prompt medical attention for suspected cases | 357 | 96.5 |
| Avoiding direct contact with body fluid | 353 | 95.4 |
| Disinfecting items of Ebola patients | 350 | 94.6 |
| Prompt and safe burial of the dead | 346 | 93.5 |
| Prompt reporting of suspected cases | 343 | 92.7 |
| Regular hand washing | 343 | 92.7 |
| Bathing with salt and water | 9 | 2.4 |
| Prevention in health care setting+ | ||
| Use of PPE’s | 359 | 96.0 |
| Regular hand washing | 356 | 95.2 |
| Properhandling of suspected cases by trained personnel | 355 | 94.9 |
| Safe burial practices Safe injection practices |
350 338 | 93.6 90.4 |
| Vaccine | 176 | 47.1 |
| Treatment+ | ||
| IV fluid | 311 | 83.2 |
| Isolation | 291 | 77.8 |
| Use of drugs | 188 | 50.3 |
| Traditional and spiritual healers | 13 | 3.5 |
| Ebola can be cured | ||
| Yes | 183 | 49.9 |
| No | 191 | 50.1 |
| Heard about notification of febrile illnesses | ||
| Yes | 303 | 81.0 |
| No | 71 | 19.0 |
| Overall knowledge | ||
| Good | 347 | 92.8 |
| Fair | 17 | 4.5 |
| Poor | 10 | 2.7 |