Table 4.
Perceptions about COVID-19
| Variables | Frequency (N = 1022) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 outbreak in Nigeria is real | ||
| Strongly agree | 740 | 72.4 |
| Agree | 267 | 26.1 |
| Disagree | 7 | 0.7 |
| Strongly disagree | 8 | 0.8 |
| COVID-19 is a disease of the rich people | ||
| Strongly agree | 26 | 2.5 |
| Agree | 60 | 5.9 |
| Disagree | 458 | 44.8 |
| Strongly disagree | 478 | 46.8 |
| Total lockdown of the nation will help to control the spread of COVID-19 | ||
| Strongly agree | 541 | 52.9 |
| Agree | 405 | 39.6 |
| Disagree | 63 | 6.2 |
| Strongly disagree | 13 | 1.3 |
| Compliance with preventive measures will curtail the spread of COVID-19 over time | ||
| Strongly agree | 683 | 66.8 |
| Agree | 324 | 31.7 |
| Disagree | 12 | 1.2 |
| Strongly disagree | 3 | 0.3 |
| The Nigerian government is handling the problem with COVID-19 well | ||
| Strongly agree | 72 | 7.0 |
| Agree | 481 | 47.1 |
| Disagree | 352 | 34.4 |
| Strongly disagree | 117 | 11.4 |
| I have confidence that Nigeria can win the battle against COVID-19 | ||
| Strongly agree | 569 | 55.7 |
| Agree | 410 | 40.1 |
| Disagree | 35 | 3.4 |
| Strongly disagree | 8 | 0.8 |