Abstract
This study focused on awareness and attitude of teenagers towards
Cronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Nsukka Local Government Area.
Specifically, it determined: extent to which teenagers are aware of COVID-
19; attitude of teenagers towards COVID-19 safety protocols, and role of
media in enhancing the awareness of COVID-19 and safety protocols
adoption among the teenagers. Population comprised of senior secondary
school (SSS) students. Two types of questionnare were used for data
collection. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation.
Findings reveal six awareness indicators (>2.50). These include symptoms
of coronavirus, causes of coronavirus, and measures to manage the spread
of coronavirus. The tennagers could be said to be 75 prcent aware of
COVID-19. Also the teenagers indicated positive attitude to eight attitude
indicators. Further, 11 roles the media could play in enhancing teenagers’
awareness and adoption of protocols were identified. These include
obtaining and dissemination up to date information, tracking of outbreaks
in different communities and promoting peer-to-peer health
communication. Based on the findings eight recommendations were made,
these include that, information being disseminated across by the media
about the coronavirus should be obtained from the right sources and should
be properly vetted, and the media should partner with other organizations
such as religious organizations such and churches and mosques with the
aim of educating people on the adoption of safety protocols.