Educational level, gender and health practices regarding COVID-19 in N'Djamena, Chad: A cross-sectional study

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dc.contributor.authorDzomo, G. Rodrigue Takoudjou
dc.contributor.authorBernales, Margarita
dc.contributor.authorGomez-Virseda, Carlos
dc.contributor.authorDeassal, Francis
dc.contributor.authorLopez, Rodrigo
dc.date.accessioned2024-01-10T13:10:38Z
dc.date.available2024-01-10T13:10:38Z
dc.date.issued2022
dc.description.abstractCOVID-19 is affecting different countries and populations unequally. In this sense, sub-Saharan countries represent a particularly vulnerable context due to their unique demographic and health circumstances. A holistic approach to Covid-19 is urged, one that considers the social-cultural contexts of people's lives. Using Social Determinants of Health (SDH) as framework, we explore which variables could explain the differences in health practices regarding the prevention of COVID-19 in Chad, in order to propose recommendations that allow communities to better face future health crises. The study was designed as a cross-sectional survey conducted in N'Djamena, Chad, using a convenience sampling technique that included 2,330 participants. A regression model was fitted to assess the relationship between educational level, gender, and health practices regarding COVID-19. 2,269 participants completed the survey successfully. Participants mean age was 31.04, 61.52% were male, and 40.55% had precarious jobs. 21.38% of participants answered right all questions regarding knowledge and 37.19% followed all preventive measures. Findings show that safe practices regarding COVID-19 depend on right knowledge. Gender influences knowledge mainly through its influence on education. Vulnerability is given by women's reduced access to education. The SDH approach provide with an exploratory explanation and some recommendations aimed at local authorities. Access to education for all men and women must be improved to increase health practices and better deal with future health crises.
dc.fuente.origenWOS
dc.identifier.doi10.4081/jphia.2022.1948
dc.identifier.eissn2038-9930
dc.identifier.issn2038-9922
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2022.1948
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/77901
dc.identifier.wosidWOS:000836451700008
dc.information.autorucFacultad de Medicina; Bernales Silva, Margarita Maria; S/I; 16724
dc.issue.numero1
dc.language.isoen
dc.nota.accesoSin adjunto
dc.publisherPAGEPRESS PUBL
dc.revistaJOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH IN AFRICA
dc.rightsregistro bibliográfico
dc.subjectCOVID-19
dc.subjectChad
dc.subjectEducation
dc.subjectGender
dc.subjectHealth Practices
dc.subject.ods03 Good Health and Well-being
dc.subject.odspa03 Salud y bienestar
dc.titleEducational level, gender and health practices regarding COVID-19 in N'Djamena, Chad: A cross-sectional study
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumen13
sipa.codpersvinculados16724
sipa.indexWOS
sipa.trazabilidadCarga SIPA;09-01-2024
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