Assessment of practice of Covid-19 preventive measures and associated factors among residents in Southern, Ethiopia

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Magnitude and Associated Factors for Attitude and Practice Toward COVID-19 and Its Prevention Among the Residents of Gedeo Zone, Southern Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Simeneh Mola et al.

Summary: The study found that the majority of residents in Gedeo zone have a good attitude towards COVID-19 and its prevention measures, but only a small percentage have good practice. Factors associated with a good attitude include age, education level, chronic illness, and information sources, while factors associated with good preventive practices include education level, occupation, chronic illness, and information sources.

RISK MANAGEMENT AND HEALTHCARE POLICY (2021)

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Adherence with COVID-19 Preventive Measures and Associated Factors Among Residents of Dirashe District, Southern Ethiopia

Agegnehu Bante et al.

Summary: COVID-19 is a global public health crisis with over 90.2 million infections and 1.9 million deaths. Vaccination has started in some industrialized nations but there is still no effective treatment. A study in Southern Ethiopia found that only 12.3% of residents adhered to recommended preventive measures, with 63.51% having good knowledge and 54.5% having a favorable attitude towards COVID-19 prevention.

PATIENT PREFERENCE AND ADHERENCE (2021)

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COVID-19 Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Their Associated Factors Among Dessie City Residents, Northeast Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Tefera Alennu et al.

Summary: The study found that residents in Dessie city have sufficient knowledge and a favorable attitude towards COVID-19, but there is still inadequate practice in the majority. Factors such as educational level, television, telephone, radio, occupation, and knowledge are significant in successful prevention and control of the coronavirus.

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Practice of COVID-19 Prevention Measures and Associated Factors Among Residents of Dire Dawa City, Eastern Ethiopia: Community-Based Study

Bezabih Amsalu et al.

Summary: The study found that only 40.7% of Dire Dawa residents effectively practiced COVID-19 preventive measures. Factors associated with better practice included being female, married, having higher family income, a history of chronic disease, not chewing khat, good knowledge about COVID-19, and a positive attitude towards it. Some communities lack understanding and have a negative view towards COVID-19 prevention measures, leading to poor compliance.

JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE (2021)

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