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This study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and perception of quantity survey students of university of Benin towards the transmission and prevention of Corona virus. This study was guided by the following aims; to determine the level of knowledge of quantity surveyor students of University of Benin towards the prevention of Corona virus, to assess the attitude of quantity survey students of University of Benin on prevention of Corona virus and to determine the perception of quantity survey students of University of Benin on the transmission of Corona virus. The study employed a cross-sectional design that also involved a convenience sampling technique, and questionnaires were made in Google form, which was used in collecting data. The study findings revealed that 56.4% of the respondents had a fair level of knowledge, all respondents (100%) have heard of covid-19. The mean knowledge score is 63.57±13.42, which suggest a fair level of knowledge. The attitude level of the respondents shows that 47(41.4%) have negative attitude towards Corona virus, while 71(58.6%) have positive attitude towards it. This suggests that the respondents have positive attitude towards the prevention of Corona virus. The study also revealed that 61(51.4%) have negative perception towards Corona virus transmission, while 57(48.6%) have positive perception towards it. This suggests that the respondent have a negative perception on the transmission of Corona virus. Result shows that the level of knowledge is fair, with positive attitude and negative perception to the transmission and prevention of Corona virus. In conclusion, Knowledge did not show significant association with perception and also there was no significant difference in perception based on gender of the students. A recommendation of need for the university community to continuously provide accurate and timely information to their students was made

This study examined the economic burden of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and the payment coping mechanisms of patients receiving care at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Benin City, Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was employed, targeting sickle cell patients who attended the outpatient clinic and wards of UBTH. A sample size of 100 respondents was selected using simple random sampling from an estimated population of 118 patients. Data were collected using a structured, pretested questionnaire covering socio-demographic characteristics, direct and indirect medical costs, socioeconomic cost distribution, and payment coping strategies. Validity of the instrument was ensured through expert review, and reliability was established via a test-retest method yielding a reliability coefficient of 0.85. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentages, means, and standard deviation were used to analyze the data. Direct costs were calculated using the bottom-up approach, while indirect costs were assessed through the human capital approach. Inferential analysis was done using ANOVA and Chi-square tests to determine significant associations, with a significance level set at p < 0.05. Ethical approval was obtained, and patient confidentiality and voluntary participation were assured. The findings highlight the substantial economic burden SCD imposes on patients and the diverse strategies employed to cope with payment demands, providing a basis for policy recommendations aimed at improving access to care and financial protection for individuals living with SCD.