title: A Multi-Site Knowledge Attitude and Practice Survey of Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The 2014 Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak was characterised by fear, misconceptions and irrational behaviours. We conducted a knowledge attitude and practice survey of EVD in Nigeria to inform implementation of effective control measures.
  
  
  METHODS
  Between July 30th and September 30th 2014, we undertook a cross sectional study on knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) among adults of the general population and healthcare workers (HCW) in three states of Nigeria, namely Bayelsa, Cross River and Kano states. Demographic information and data on KAP were obtained using a self-administered standardized questionnaire. The percentage KAP scores were categorised as good and poor. Independent predictors of good knowledge of EVD were ascertained using a binary logistic regression model.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Out of 1035 study participants with median age of 32 years, 648 (62.6%) were males, 846 (81.7%) had tertiary education and 441 (42.6%) were HCW. There were 218, 239 and 578 respondents from Bayelsa, Cross River and Kano states respectively. The overall median percentage KAP scores and interquartile ranges (IQR) were 79.46% (15.07%), 95.0% (33.33%) and 49.95% (37.50%) respectively. Out of the 1035 respondents, 470 (45.4%), 544(52.56%) and 252 (24.35%) had good KAP of EVD defined using 80%, 90% and 70% score cut-offs respectively. Independent predictors of good knowledge of EVD were being a HCW (Odds Ratio-OR-2.89, 95% Confidence interval-CI of 1.41-5.90), reporting 'moderate to high fear of EVD' (OR-2.15, 95% CI-(1.47-3.13) and 'willingness to modify habit' (OR-1.68, 95% CI-1.23-2.30).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Our results reveal suboptimal EVD-related knowledge, attitude and practice among adults in Nigeria. To effectively control future outbreaks of EVD in Nigeria, there is a need to implement public sensitization programmes that improve understanding of EVD and address EVD-related myths and misconceptions, especially among the general population.
authors: Infectious and Tropical Diseases Unit, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University, Kano, Kano State, Nigeria.
authors: Garba
authors: G
authors: Iliyasu
authors: Department of Internal Medicine, Niger Delta University/Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital (NDUTH), Okolobiri, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
authors: Dimie
authors: D
authors: Ogoina
authors: Department of Internal Medicine, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.
authors: Akan A
authors: AA
authors: Otu
authors: Infectious and Tropical Diseases Unit, Department of Medicine, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Kano State, Nigeria.
authors: Farouq M
authors: FM
authors: Dayyab
authors: Department of Internal Medicine, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria; Nuffield Centre for International Health and Development, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom.
authors: Bassey
authors: B
authors: Ebenso
authors: Department of Internal Medicine, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.
authors: Daniel
authors: D
authors: Otokpa
authors: Department of Public Health, Federal Medical Center, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
authors: Stella
authors: S
authors: Rotifa
authors: Infection Control Unit, Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
authors: Wisdom T
authors: WT
authors: Olomo
authors: Infectious and Tropical Diseases Unit, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University, Kano, Kano State, Nigeria.
authors: Abdulrazaq G
authors: AG
authors: Habib
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D019142:Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009549:Nigeria