Factors associated with COVID-19: a comparative case-control study in Benin.
Journal Title: One Health & Risk Management - Year 2022, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction. Although there are several previous publications related to risk factors of COVID-19 infection in Benin, there are very few data to explain the outbreak risk factors.Material and methods.This case-control study, conducted from 14 September to 20 October 2020, aimed to identify the risk factors associated with COVID-19 infection in Benin. Questions on knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to COVID-19, sociodemographic characteristics, nutritional fac-tors, medical history, housing and working conditions of respondents were asked through a ques-tionnaire survey. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to identi-fy the factors associated with COVID-19. The statistical significance was set at 5%. Results. In multivariate logistic regression, no handwashing device installed at the home entrance (ORa=1.86; 95% CI [1.07-3.21]) or a device delivering only water (ORa=5.57; 95% CI [1.98-15.65]), using permanently airconditioning at workplaces (ORa=5.48; 95% CI [2.40-12.57]), less knowledge of protective measures (ORa=1.41; 95% CI [1.08-1.84]) and no knowledge on the coro-navirus incubation period (ORa=4.19; 95% CI [2.37-7.44]) were identified as risk factors for COVID-19 infection. Conclusions.Based on the findings of this study, a contextual response should prioritize strategies that will raise awareness and population’s knowledge of COVID-19 as well as preventive practices.
Authors and Affiliations
Nonvigon Marius KÊDOTÉ, Ablo Prudence WACHINOU, Aymeric Joaquin DARBOUX, Sètondji Géraud Roméo PADONOU, Pérince Franel Djidjoho FONTON, Sevidzem Silas LENDZELE, Fatou Bintou SARR, Jacques François MAVOUNGOU
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- DOI 10.38045/ohrm.2022.4.03
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