Assessing the Experiences of Inhabitants of Ndama Road, Foya City, with COVID-19 from March-December 2020

This research titled “Experiences of inhabitant of Ndama Road, Foya City, Foya District with COVID-19 from March to December 2020” aimed to spot challenges faced by inhabitants as a result of COVID-19, to assess inhabitants’ views on the methods of prevention of COVID-19, to determine the level of compliance of inhabitant with WHO guideline for prevention of COVID-19. Using a quantitative method, data was collected and analyzed. 738 participants were selected using probably sampling method, participants were selected randomly to have a true representation of the population. Participants collected and filled out questionnaires. The study finding showed that 27% of the respondents experienced reduction in their monthly salary, 41% experiences reduction in their business profits. 14% experiences reduction in their farm products. 18% experience reduction of other income from other family members. The finding also showcases that many social gatherings such as schools, religious centers, cinema and video center were closed. 46% of the respondents strongly agree to the WHO method of prevention and 27% agreed WHO method of prevention. A Total of 61% of the respondents’ use the WHO method of prevention. Base on the findings the researcher recommended that there should be provision of socials activities to reduce the stress posed by COVID-19, loans to entrepreneurs to help them recover their loss, provide accelerated learning for students to help enhance their growth and extra curriculum to help mitigate the stress, depression and frustration posed by COVID-19, The findings showed that, there should be more awareness about the method of prevention of the disease, and design better strategy for future pandemic.