Table 4 Categorization of risk perceptions of respondents in Abakaliki LGA, Ebonyi State, South Eastern Nigeria 2019
Risk Perception of Participants | Frequency (n = 326) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Perception of severity of LF infection | ||
High | 303 | 92.9 |
Low | 23 | 7.1 |
Perception of susceptibility to LF infection | ||
High | 236 | 72.4 |
Low | 90 | 27.6 |
Perception of benefit of LF preventive practices | ||
High | 119 | 36.5 |
Low | 207 | 63.5 |
Perception of barrier towards LF preventive practices | ||
High | 104 | 31.9 |
Low | 222 | 68.1 |
Self-efficacy towards LF preventive practices | ||
High | 269 | 82.5 |
Low | 57 | 17.5 |