COMPLIANCE WITH COVID 19 PREVENTIVE MEASURES AMONG STUDENTS OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE DEPARTMENT AT DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY, ABRAKA,NIGERIA

Abstract

This study focused on compliance with Covid 19 preventive measures among undergraduates and post graduate students of the Department of Library and Information Science,Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. The research adopted a descriptive survey design, the population for the study was 561 students. The study adopted simple random sampling technique in selecting the respondents. The questionnaire was the instrument used for the study. Frequency count was used to analyze the demographic data of the respondents, while statistical mean was used to analyze items on compliance to Covid-19 preventive measures. The study found that students were aware of the risk associated with Covid-19 and that students observed Covid-19 safety protocols. The study also revealed that sitting arrangement in class is in line with globally recommended practice in schools. Finally, the study found that students avoided crowded places and that they are co-living with their family members.