Event

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Science and Technology hosts a MSc Statistics Seminar onthe topic,  Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Regarding Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Post-Lockdown in Trinidad and Tobago with presenter Lori Selby.

The seminar takes place on Friday, September 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (EST) via Zoom.

See details below:

Zoom Link: https://uwi.zoom.us/j/93583362534?pwd=Zis2YlQvTkdtek5wdTJmdFM5VExIQT09  

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Abstract

Trinidad and Tobago’s Government implemented drastic measures to curtail COVID-19 infections following the first reported local case on March 12, 2020.

This study assessed the public’s knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 post-lockdown. Lockdown measures began on 16th March 2020. Data collection occurred from May 25 to June 6, 2020 via a validated questionnaire.

Respondents were largely female (65.7%), 25-34 years old (27.7%), and well educated (70.9%). Most (87.2%) agreed that Trinidad and Tobago could win the battle against COVID-19 (411, 83.2%), although 95.1% acknowledged that COVID-19 threatens economic stability. Efforts should be made to reduce disease related stigma and the gap between knowledge and desirable practices.

Keywords: Coronavirus (COVID-19); KAP; Knowledge, Attitude and Practice, Trinidad and Tobago.