Environmental Risk Factors Contributing to the Transmission of COVID-19 in Zambia: A Cross-sectional Study in Lusaka District

Abstract

A propagative increase in SARS-CoV-2 transmission has been witnessed in Zambia since the index case was reported in March 2020. Although sociocultural factors including movement patterns,people’s livelihood, and way of life have been demonstrated to influence SARS-CoV-2 transmission dynamics, the role of environmental risk factors has not been adequately documented. The aim of the study was to investigate environmental risk factors contributing to the transmission dynamics of SARSCoV-2 in Zambia using a cross-sectional study