COVID-19 pandemic response fatigue in Africa: causes, consequences, and counter-measures

A notable decline in adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures has been observed despite the increasing number of cases following the suspension of lockdown measures. The African governments have positively responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in previous times, however presently the COVID-19 response...

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Autores principales: Ilesanmi, Olayinka Stephen, Bello, Ayomide Esther, Afolabi, Aanuoluwapo Adeyimika
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The African Field Epidemiology Network 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7796831/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33456661
http://dx.doi.org/10.11604/pamj.supp.2020.37.1.26742
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Sumario:A notable decline in adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures has been observed despite the increasing number of cases following the suspension of lockdown measures. The African governments have positively responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in previous times, however presently the COVID-19 response on the African continent is in a state of fatigue. Therefore, public vigilance on COVID-19 needs to be reinvigorated through behavioral change communication via different channels of disseminating information. In addition, support systems and social protection should be established to address the COVID-19 pandemic fatigue. Also, increased funding should be made available for enhancing the COVID-19 outbreak response.

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