Knowledge and Prevention Practices of Lassa Fever Among Health Professionals in Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State

The purpose of this study was to examine the knowledge and prevention practices of Lassa fever among health professionals in Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State. The population consisted of all health professionals in Badagry Local Government Area, while the sample consisted of 100 participants selected using simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using a self-developed Lassa Fever Knowledge and Prevention Practices Questionnaire. The instrument was validated and its reliability was established using test-retest method, yielding a coefficient of 0.87. Findings revealed that health professionals in Badagry Local Government Area had knowledge of Lassa fever, practised basic hand hygiene and respiratory hygiene for Lassa fever prevention, but did not regularly use personal protective equipment to prevent Lassa fever.