Urgence Sanitaire Covid 19 : Perception du Confinement en Milieu Urbain Africain

Egnon K. V. KOUAKOU; Jean S.K. DIE; Kouakou F. KOUASSI; Gisele KOUAKOU; Abra E.  ATSAKOU; Gutembert  D. LOBE; Biaya  D. BALOJI; Kevin K. KRA; Mbambai  J. Houroupou; Sanni AYININ; Nankomo MUDIMBIYI; Badiambila R. MPULUMBA; Banza J. KABONGO

Egnon K. V. KOUAKOU Nutrition and Pharmacology Laboratory, UFR Biosciences, Felix Houphouet-Boigny University (UFHB), Abidjan, Côte d´Ivoire.
Jean S.K. DIE
Kouakou F. KOUASSI Université Félix Houphouët BOYGNY (Abidjan/ Côte d’Ivoire)
Gisele KOUAKOU Université Alassane Ouattara,
Abra E. ATSAKOU Université d'État de São Paulo (UNESP),
Gutembert D. LOBE
Biaya D. BALOJI
Kevin K. KRA
Mbambai J. Houroupou
Sanni AYININ
Nankomo MUDIMBIYI
Badiambila R. MPULUMBA
Banza J. KABONGO

Keywords: Containment, Perception, African urban environment, Covid-19

Abstract

Introduction: Covid-19 has affected the whole world since the end of 2019, and Africa is not spared. Most
African populations minimize the existence of this pandemic. The objective of this work is to understand the perception of Africans of confinement linked to covid-19 in urban areas.
Methodology: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study with an analytical aim which was carried out in eight
French-speaking African countries (Cote d'Ivoire, Morocco, Republic of Guinea Conakry, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Burkina, Togo ) from February to July 2020. Convenience sampling was chosen for this study. Data collection has been carried out from a questionnaire designed on Google Form
posted online on social networks. Data analysis was made from "Excel" and the usual measures were calculated.
Results: The majority of people questioned (84.7%) believe that containment is good to avoid contamination. However, 95.5% of those questioned had a problem during confinement with only 32% of strict compliance
with preventive measures. In addition, 54.5% of people think they have little savings to finish the period of confinement and ask for aid for free water and electricity, regular distribution of food kits, suspension of rent
payments, elimination of fraud in the beginning. Respondents 85.37% agree that the covid -19 is contagious and over 80% are aware of the symptoms of covid-19. Respondents were between 25 and 50 years old, mostly senior and included 73% men (73%).
Conclusion: The populations questioned affirm that containment linked to covid-19 is an ideal solution to
reduce contamination, but accompanying measures will have to be put in place by African governments to reduce the suffering of populations.
Further studies are needed to better appreciate the perception of confinement linked to covid-19 among African
populations in urban areas.

Author Biographies

Egnon K. V. KOUAKOU, Nutrition and Pharmacology Laboratory, UFR Biosciences, Felix Houphouet-Boigny University (UFHB), Abidjan, Côte d´Ivoire.

Nutrition and Pharmacology Laboratory,

Jean S.K. DIE

Université Internationale Iberoméricaine Puerto Rico, USA, carr. 658 km 1,3 Bo, Secteur Arenalejos,
Palachesarecibo, Porto Rico (EE, UU), 00613

Kouakou F. KOUASSI, Université Félix Houphouët BOYGNY (Abidjan/ Côte d’Ivoire)

Institut des Sciences Anthropologiques de Développement (ISAD),

Gisele KOUAKOU, Université Alassane Ouattara,

Département de sociologie de la Santé

Abra E. ATSAKOU, Université d'État de São Paulo (UNESP),

Département d’Alimentation et Nutrition, Faculté des Sciences Pharmaceutiques, Université d'État
de São Paulo (UNESP), RodoviaAraraquara-Jaú, Km 1, 14801 902, Sao Paulo, Brésil

Gutembert D. LOBE

Centre Hospitalier et Universitaire d’Angré Abidjan ,Côte d’Ivoire

Biaya D. BALOJI

Institut Superieur et Techniques medicales de Tshilenge, Territoire de Tshilenge, Kasai-Oriental,
Republique Démocratique du Congo

Kevin K. KRA

K4S Knowledges For Services (LTD), Rwuanda

Mbambai J. Houroupou

CEVANUTRI Institut/ONG CEEN, Tchad

Sanni AYININ

Assana Consulting, Republique du Benin

Nankomo MUDIMBIYI

Faculté de Santé Publique, Université Officielle de Mbuji Mayi, Kasaï Oriental, République

Badiambila R. MPULUMBA

Faculté de Santé Publique, Université Officielle de Mbuji Mayi, Kasaï Oriental, République Démocratique du Congo.

Banza J. KABONGO

Institut Superieur et Techniques medicales de Mbujimayi, Ville de Mbujimayi, Kasai-Oriental,
Republique Démocratique du Congo

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