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ArticlePloS one2021

Adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures and associated factors in Oromia regional state of Ethiopia.

Sileshi Garoma Abeya, Sagni Bobo Barkesa, Chala Gari Sadi, Dereje Duguma Gemeda, Fekadu Yadeta Muleta, Asebe Feyera Tolera, Dashe Negewo Ayana, Seada Ahmed Mohammed, Endale Bacha Wako, Mengistu Bekele Hurisa and 4 more

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Sileshi Garoma AbeyaFederal Ministry of Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0001-5633-8842
Sagni Bobo BarkesaFederal Ministry of Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Chala Gari SadiFederal Ministry of Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Dereje Duguma GemedaFederal Ministry of Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Fekadu Yadeta MuletaFederal Ministry of Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Asebe Feyera ToleraOromia Region Health Bureau, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Dashe Negewo AyanaOromia Region Health Bureau, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Seada Ahmed MohammedOromia Region Health Bureau, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Endale Bacha WakoOromia Region Health Bureau, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Mengistu Bekele HurisaOromia Region Health Bureau, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Dereje Abdena BayisaOromia Region Health Bureau, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Mirgisa Kaba SarbesaAddis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Eliyas Yosuf YesufJimma University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Asebe Amenu TufaEthiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAdherence to preventive measures of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was among the means to tackle the transmission of the virus. However, reluctance to implement the recommended preventive measures has been reported to be a major problem everywhere including Oromia Regional State. PURPOSE: This research was aimed to assess the level of adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures and associated factors in the study area. PARTICIPANTS AND

methodsCommunity based cross-sectional study was conducted. Sample of 2751 adults aged ≥ 18 years were used for the quantitative study. Also, 20 FGDs and 30 KIIs were conducted in the qualitative approach. The collected data were entered into Epi info version 7.2.0.1 and analyzed using STATA 15. The qualitative data were entered into NVivo version 12 for its organization. Bivariate and multivariable binary logistic regression analyses were conducted to determine the association between the study variables. Odds Ratio with its 95%CI was calculated and P- Value < 0.05 was used as a cut off points to declare the significance.

resultsThe level of adherence to COVID-19 preventive measure was 8.3. Age [AOR, 4.00; 95% CI: 1.50, 10.45], Illiterate AOR, 0.38; 95% CI: 0.15, 0.93], read and write [AOR, 0.26; 95% CI: 0.10, 0.72], attended primary [AOR, 0.30; 95% CI: 0.13, 0.70], occupation (AOR; 95% CI: 0.29, 0.96] and knowledge [AOR, 0.20; 95% CI: 0.01, 0.11] were factors associated with level of adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures. Political context, unemployment, livelihoods, and social events were mentioned as reasons for the poor adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures.

conclusionsThe overall level of adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures in the study area was low. Age, level of education, occupation, and knowledge were factors associated with level of adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures. Activities to increase the adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures should be implemented by the concerned bodies.

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COVID-19Guideline AdherenceHealth BehaviorHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeLiteracySARS-CoV-2AdultEthiopiaFemaleHumansMaleMiddle Aged

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