Adherence towards COVID-19 mitigation measures and its associated factors among Gondar City residents: A community-based cross-sectional study in Northwest Ethiopia.
<h4>Background</h4>Considering its pandemicity and absence of effective treatment, authorities across the globe have designed various mitigation strategies to combat the spread of COVID-19. Although adherence towards preventive measures is the only means to tackle the virus, reluctance t...
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| author | Zelalem Nigussie Azene Mehari Woldemariam Merid Atalay Goshu Muluneh Demiss Mulatu Geberu Getahun Molla Kassa Getahun Molla Kassa Melaku Kindie Yenit Sewbesew Yitayih Tilahun Kassahun Alemu Gelaye Habtamu Sewunet Mekonnen Abere Woretaw Azagew Chalachew Adugna Wubneh Getaneh Mulualem Belay Nega Tezera Asmamaw Chilot Desta Agegnehu Telake Azale Animut Tagele Tamiru Bayew Kelkay Rade Eden Bishaw Taye Asefa Adimasu Taddese Zewudu Andualem Henok Dagne Kiros Terefe Gashaye Gebisa Guyasa Kabito Tesfaye Hambisa Mekonnen Sintayehu Daba Jember Azanaw Tsegaye Adane Mekuriaw Alemayeyu |
| author_facet | Zelalem Nigussie Azene Mehari Woldemariam Merid Atalay Goshu Muluneh Demiss Mulatu Geberu Getahun Molla Kassa Getahun Molla Kassa Melaku Kindie Yenit Sewbesew Yitayih Tilahun Kassahun Alemu Gelaye Habtamu Sewunet Mekonnen Abere Woretaw Azagew Chalachew Adugna Wubneh Getaneh Mulualem Belay Nega Tezera Asmamaw Chilot Desta Agegnehu Telake Azale Animut Tagele Tamiru Bayew Kelkay Rade Eden Bishaw Taye Asefa Adimasu Taddese Zewudu Andualem Henok Dagne Kiros Terefe Gashaye Gebisa Guyasa Kabito Tesfaye Hambisa Mekonnen Sintayehu Daba Jember Azanaw Tsegaye Adane Mekuriaw Alemayeyu |
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| description | <h4>Background</h4>Considering its pandemicity and absence of effective treatment, authorities across the globe have designed various mitigation strategies to combat the spread of COVID-19. Although adherence towards preventive measures is the only means to tackle the virus, reluctance to do so has been reported to be a major problem everywhere. Thus, this study aimed to assess the community's adherence towards COVID-19 mitigation strategies and its associated factors among Gondar City residents, Northwest Ethiopia.<h4>Methods</h4>A community-based cross-sectional study was employed among 635 respondents from April 20-27, 2020. Cluster sampling technique was used to select the study participants. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire. Epi-Data version 4.6 and STATA version 14 were used for data entry and analysis, respectively. Binary logistic regressions (Bivariable and multivariable) were performed to identify statistically significant variables. Adjusted odds ratio with 95% CI was used to declare statistically significant variables on the basis of p < 0.05 in the multivariable logistic regression model.<h4>Results</h4>The overall prevalence of good adherence towards COVID-19 mitigation measures was 51.04% (95%CI: 47.11, 54.96). Female respondents [AOR: 2.39; 95%CI (1.66, 3.45)], receiving adequate information about COVID-19 [AOR: 1.58; 95%CI (1.03, 2.43)], and favorable attitude towards COVID-19 preventive measures were significantly associated with good adherence towards COVID-19 mitigation measures. Whereas, those respondents who had high risk perception of COVID-19 were less likely to adhere towards COVID-19 mitigation measures [AOR: 0.61; 95% CI (0.41, 0.92)].<h4>Conclusions</h4>The findings have indicated that nearly half of the study participants had poor adherence towards COVID-19 mitigation measures. Sex, level of information exposure, attitude towards COVID-19 preventive measures, and risk perception of COVID-19 were factors which significantly influenced the adherence of the community towards COVID-19 mitigation measures. Therefore, it is crucial to track adherence responses towards the COVID-19 preventive measures, scale up the community's awareness of COVID-19 prevention and mitigation strategies through appropriate information outlets, mainstream media, and rely on updating information from TV, radio, and health care workers about COVID-19. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5029b91d94144c3aa52710d0484de2ab2022-12-21T23:08:26ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032020-01-011512e024426510.1371/journal.pone.0244265Adherence towards COVID-19 mitigation measures and its associated factors among Gondar City residents: A community-based cross-sectional study in Northwest Ethiopia.Zelalem Nigussie AzeneMehari Woldemariam MeridAtalay Goshu MulunehDemiss Mulatu GeberuGetahun Molla KassaGetahun Molla KassaMelaku Kindie YenitSewbesew Yitayih TilahunKassahun Alemu GelayeHabtamu Sewunet MekonnenAbere Woretaw AzagewChalachew Adugna WubnehGetaneh Mulualem BelayNega Tezera AsmamawChilot Desta AgegnehuTelake AzaleAnimut Tagele TamiruBayew Kelkay RadeEden Bishaw TayeAsefa Adimasu TaddeseZewudu AndualemHenok DagneKiros Terefe GashayeGebisa Guyasa KabitoTesfaye Hambisa MekonnenSintayehu DabaJember AzanawTsegaye AdaneMekuriaw Alemayeyu<h4>Background</h4>Considering its pandemicity and absence of effective treatment, authorities across the globe have designed various mitigation strategies to combat the spread of COVID-19. Although adherence towards preventive measures is the only means to tackle the virus, reluctance to do so has been reported to be a major problem everywhere. Thus, this study aimed to assess the community's adherence towards COVID-19 mitigation strategies and its associated factors among Gondar City residents, Northwest Ethiopia.<h4>Methods</h4>A community-based cross-sectional study was employed among 635 respondents from April 20-27, 2020. Cluster sampling technique was used to select the study participants. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire. Epi-Data version 4.6 and STATA version 14 were used for data entry and analysis, respectively. Binary logistic regressions (Bivariable and multivariable) were performed to identify statistically significant variables. Adjusted odds ratio with 95% CI was used to declare statistically significant variables on the basis of p < 0.05 in the multivariable logistic regression model.<h4>Results</h4>The overall prevalence of good adherence towards COVID-19 mitigation measures was 51.04% (95%CI: 47.11, 54.96). Female respondents [AOR: 2.39; 95%CI (1.66, 3.45)], receiving adequate information about COVID-19 [AOR: 1.58; 95%CI (1.03, 2.43)], and favorable attitude towards COVID-19 preventive measures were significantly associated with good adherence towards COVID-19 mitigation measures. Whereas, those respondents who had high risk perception of COVID-19 were less likely to adhere towards COVID-19 mitigation measures [AOR: 0.61; 95% CI (0.41, 0.92)].<h4>Conclusions</h4>The findings have indicated that nearly half of the study participants had poor adherence towards COVID-19 mitigation measures. Sex, level of information exposure, attitude towards COVID-19 preventive measures, and risk perception of COVID-19 were factors which significantly influenced the adherence of the community towards COVID-19 mitigation measures. Therefore, it is crucial to track adherence responses towards the COVID-19 preventive measures, scale up the community's awareness of COVID-19 prevention and mitigation strategies through appropriate information outlets, mainstream media, and rely on updating information from TV, radio, and health care workers about COVID-19.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0244265 |
| spellingShingle | Zelalem Nigussie Azene Mehari Woldemariam Merid Atalay Goshu Muluneh Demiss Mulatu Geberu Getahun Molla Kassa Getahun Molla Kassa Melaku Kindie Yenit Sewbesew Yitayih Tilahun Kassahun Alemu Gelaye Habtamu Sewunet Mekonnen Abere Woretaw Azagew Chalachew Adugna Wubneh Getaneh Mulualem Belay Nega Tezera Asmamaw Chilot Desta Agegnehu Telake Azale Animut Tagele Tamiru Bayew Kelkay Rade Eden Bishaw Taye Asefa Adimasu Taddese Zewudu Andualem Henok Dagne Kiros Terefe Gashaye Gebisa Guyasa Kabito Tesfaye Hambisa Mekonnen Sintayehu Daba Jember Azanaw Tsegaye Adane Mekuriaw Alemayeyu Adherence towards COVID-19 mitigation measures and its associated factors among Gondar City residents: A community-based cross-sectional study in Northwest Ethiopia. PLoS ONE |
| title | Adherence towards COVID-19 mitigation measures and its associated factors among Gondar City residents: A community-based cross-sectional study in Northwest Ethiopia. |
| title_full | Adherence towards COVID-19 mitigation measures and its associated factors among Gondar City residents: A community-based cross-sectional study in Northwest Ethiopia. |
| title_fullStr | Adherence towards COVID-19 mitigation measures and its associated factors among Gondar City residents: A community-based cross-sectional study in Northwest Ethiopia. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Adherence towards COVID-19 mitigation measures and its associated factors among Gondar City residents: A community-based cross-sectional study in Northwest Ethiopia. |
| title_short | Adherence towards COVID-19 mitigation measures and its associated factors among Gondar City residents: A community-based cross-sectional study in Northwest Ethiopia. |
| title_sort | adherence towards covid 19 mitigation measures and its associated factors among gondar city residents a community based cross sectional study in northwest ethiopia |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0244265 |
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