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Editor, Senior Moderator
PLoS One
. 2021 Jan 22;16(1):e0246006.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0246006. eCollection 2021.
Predictors of adherence to COVID-19 prevention measure among communities in North Shoa Zone, Ethiopia based on health belief model: A cross-sectional study
Sisay Shewasinad Yehualashet[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Kokebe Kefelegn Asefa[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Alemayehu Gonie Mekonnen[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Belete Negess Gemeda[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Wondimenh Shibabaw Shiferaw[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Yared Asmare Aynalem[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Awraris Hailu Bilchut[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Behailu Tariku Derseh[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Abinet Dagnaw Mekuria[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Wassie Negash Mekonnen[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Wondesen Asegidew Meseret[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Sisay Shine Tegegnework[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Akine Eshete Abosetegn[SUP] 2 [/SUP]
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Abstract
Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an emerging respiratory infections and is known to cause illness ranging from the common cold to severe acute respiratory syndrome. At present, the disease has been posing a serious threat to the communities, and it is critical to know the communities' level of adherence on COVID-19 prevention measures. Thus, this study aimed to identify the predictors of adherence to COVID-19 prevention measure among communities in North Shoa zone, Ethiopia by using a health belief model.
Methods: Community-based cross-sectional study design was employed. A total of 683 respondents were interviewed using a structured and pre-tested questionnaire. The data were collected by using a mobile-based application called "Google form." Logistic regression was performed to analyze the data. Estimates were reported in adjusted odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals (CI) and a significant association was declared at p-value of less than 0.05.
Result: The overall adherence level of the community towards the recommended safety measures of COVID-19 was 44.1%. Self-efficacy (AOR = 0.23; 95% 0.14, 0.36), perceived benefits (AOR = 0.35; 95% 0.23, 0.56), perceived barriers (AOR = 3.36; 95% 2.23, 5.10), and perceived susceptibility of COVID-19 (AOR = 1.60; 95% 1.06, 2.39) were important predictors that influenced the adherence of the community to COVID-19 preventive behaviors.
Conclusions: In this study, the overall adherence level of the community towards the recommended safety measures of COVID-19 was relatively low. It is vital to consider the communities' self-efficacy, perceived benefits, perceived barriers and perceived susceptibility of COVID-19 in order to improve the adherence of the community towards the recommended safety measures of COVID-19.
. 2021 Jan 22;16(1):e0246006.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0246006. eCollection 2021.
Predictors of adherence to COVID-19 prevention measure among communities in North Shoa Zone, Ethiopia based on health belief model: A cross-sectional study
Sisay Shewasinad Yehualashet[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Kokebe Kefelegn Asefa[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Alemayehu Gonie Mekonnen[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Belete Negess Gemeda[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Wondimenh Shibabaw Shiferaw[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Yared Asmare Aynalem[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Awraris Hailu Bilchut[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Behailu Tariku Derseh[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Abinet Dagnaw Mekuria[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Wassie Negash Mekonnen[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Wondesen Asegidew Meseret[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Sisay Shine Tegegnework[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Akine Eshete Abosetegn[SUP] 2 [/SUP]
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- PMID: 33481962
- DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0246006
Abstract
Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an emerging respiratory infections and is known to cause illness ranging from the common cold to severe acute respiratory syndrome. At present, the disease has been posing a serious threat to the communities, and it is critical to know the communities' level of adherence on COVID-19 prevention measures. Thus, this study aimed to identify the predictors of adherence to COVID-19 prevention measure among communities in North Shoa zone, Ethiopia by using a health belief model.
Methods: Community-based cross-sectional study design was employed. A total of 683 respondents were interviewed using a structured and pre-tested questionnaire. The data were collected by using a mobile-based application called "Google form." Logistic regression was performed to analyze the data. Estimates were reported in adjusted odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals (CI) and a significant association was declared at p-value of less than 0.05.
Result: The overall adherence level of the community towards the recommended safety measures of COVID-19 was 44.1%. Self-efficacy (AOR = 0.23; 95% 0.14, 0.36), perceived benefits (AOR = 0.35; 95% 0.23, 0.56), perceived barriers (AOR = 3.36; 95% 2.23, 5.10), and perceived susceptibility of COVID-19 (AOR = 1.60; 95% 1.06, 2.39) were important predictors that influenced the adherence of the community to COVID-19 preventive behaviors.
Conclusions: In this study, the overall adherence level of the community towards the recommended safety measures of COVID-19 was relatively low. It is vital to consider the communities' self-efficacy, perceived benefits, perceived barriers and perceived susceptibility of COVID-19 in order to improve the adherence of the community towards the recommended safety measures of COVID-19.