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ArticlePloS one2020

RETRACTED: Adherence towards COVID-19 mitigation measures and its associated factors among Gondar City residents: A community-based cross-sectional study in Northwest Ethiopia.

Zelalem Nigussie Azene, Mehari Woldemariam Merid, Atalay Goshu Muluneh, Demiss Mulatu Geberu, Getahun Molla Kassa, Melaku Kindie Yenit, Sewbesew Yitayih Tilahun, Kassahun Alemu Gelaye, Habtamu Sewunet Mekonnen, Abere Woretaw Azagew and 18 more

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Article in PloS one, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It has been retracted, and should not be counted. Cited by 49 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

28 authors.

Zelalem Nigussie AzeneDepartment of Women's and Family Health, School of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0002-3511-7562
Mehari Woldemariam MeridDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Atalay Goshu MulunehDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Demiss Mulatu GeberuDepartment of Health Systems and Policy, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Getahun Molla KassaDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0002-9926-7797
Melaku Kindie YenitDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Sewbesew Yitayih TilahunDepartment of Psychiatry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Kassahun Alemu GelayeDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Habtamu Sewunet MekonnenDepartment of Medical Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Abere Woretaw AzagewDepartment of Medical Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Chalachew Adugna WubnehDepartment of Pediatric and Child Health Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Getaneh Mulualem BelayDepartment of Pediatric and Child Health Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Nega Tezera AsmamawDepartment of Pediatric and Child Health Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Chilot Desta AgegnehuSchool of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences and Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0001-9407-4630
Telake AzaleDepartment of Health Education and Behavioral Sciences, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Animut Tagele TamiruDepartment of General Midwifery, School of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Bayew Kelkay RadeDepartment of General Midwifery, School of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Eden Bishaw TayeDepartment of Clinical Midwifery, School of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Asefa Adimasu TaddeseDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Zewudu AndualemDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Henok DagneDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Kiros Terefe GashayeDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Gondar College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Gebisa Guyasa KabitoDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Tesfaye Hambisa MekonnenDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Sintayehu DabaDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Jember AzanawDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Tsegaye AdaneDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Mekuriaw AlemayeyuDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundConsidering 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.

methodsA 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.

resultsThe 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)].

conclusionsThe 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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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticePhysical DistancingAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCOVID-19Cross-Sectional StudiesEthiopiaFemaleHumansMaleMasksMiddle AgedPatient ComplianceSARS-CoV-2Young Adult

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