Abstract
Objectives: The objective of the study was to determine the knowledge, attitude, and practices towards Lassa fever of tertiary health workers. Setting: Two Federal Teaching Hospitals in Nigeria. Participants: Doctors, nurses, laboratory scientists, health educator, environmental health officers, mortuary attendants, cleaners, pharmacists, physiotherapists, and health technicians. Primary and secondary outcome measures: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a standardized, self-administered questionnaire, which enquired about the risk perception, knowledge, attitude, and health-seeking behavior towards Lassa fever. Results: Risk perception among participants was fairly good, while compliance with universal precautions amongst these highly exposed populations should be improved. Conclusions: Training on Lassa fever should be paired with appropriate and corresponding training on personal protective equipment. Trial Registration: Not applicable.
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