Knowledge,Perception and Compliance to the wearing of face marks in covid 19 pandemic at Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College,Berekum

dc.contributor.author Mustapha Jibril Mariam
dc.contributor.author Lukeman Nadira
dc.contributor.author Hamidu Faizatu
dc.date.accessioned 2023-09-07T10:08:33Z
dc.date.available 2023-09-07T10:08:33Z
dc.date.issued 2022-08-01
dc.description This research work was supervised by Martha Kyeremaa
dc.description.abstract The study focused on the knowledge, perception and compliance to the wearing of face maskin COVID-19 pandemic at Holy Family NMTC, Berekum. A descriptive study design wasused to collect in-depth information for the study. The sample population was obtained using a convenience sampling technique. A total of 50 students were sampled for the study. The data for the study was collected by administering the questionnaire to the participants. The study found that the most 72%(36) of the respondents indicated face mask should cover the nose, mouth and chin followed by nose and mouth 28%(14) and nose only 0%(0). Most 66%(38) of the respondents indicated the metal strip is meant to fit on the nose followed by fit on the chin 28%(14) and no purpose 14%(7). Most 66%(33) of the respondents indicated hand washing as a way of preventing COVID-19 transmission followed social distancing 28%(14), vaccination 6%(3), avoiding overcrowding 6%(3) and avoiding contact with infected persons. The study recommended that government should bear the cost of providing free face masks to various educational institutions as this would increase compliance to wearing of face mask.The study concluded that students demonstrated good knowledge regarding the wearing of face mask. A fair amount of the respondents gave positive indications regarding how they wear their mask. The leading challenge to the use of face mask was breathing difficulty. Respondents utilization of face mask in public was good
dc.identifier.citation Mustapha J. M. ,Lukeman N. ,& Hamidu F.(2022).Knowledge,Perception and Compliance to the wearing of face marks in covid 19 pandemic at Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College,Berekum.Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum
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dc.identifier.uri https://ir.nmtcerekum.edu.gh/handle/123456789/330
dc.language.iso en
dc.publisher Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum
dc.relation.ispartofseries R-RM 17/007; R-RM 17/007
dc.title Knowledge,Perception and Compliance to the wearing of face marks in covid 19 pandemic at Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College,Berekum
dc.type Thesis
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