Factors affecting willingness to comply with public health measures during the pandemic among sub-Sahara Africans.
Eastern Africa
Facemask
Handwashing
Lockdown
Mitigation
Nigeria
Pandemic
Self-isolation
South Africa
Survey monkey
West Africa
Journal
African health sciences
ISSN: 1729-0503
Titre abrégé: Afr Health Sci
Pays: Uganda
ID NLM: 101149451
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Dec 2021
Dec 2021
Historique:
entrez:
14
3
2022
pubmed:
15
3
2022
medline:
16
3
2022
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
The unprecedented outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) drastically spread worldwide, resulting in extraordinary measures put in place in various countries including Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) countries. To assess the factors associated with compliance with the public health measures imposed by various SSA countries. Cross sectional study using self-administered surveys distributed on social media platforms between April 18th and May 16th, 2020, corresponding with the mandatory lockdown period in most SSA countries. Multivariate analysis examined the associated factors. The prevalence of hand hygiene, quarantine, self isolation practices, wearing of face mask and attending large gatherings during COVID-19 were 94%, 39%, 31%, 64% and 14%, respectively. In multivariate models, older age 49+ years: adjusted OR 2.13, 95%CI 1.22,3.71), females (OR 1.41,95%CI 1.03,1.93), Central African countries (OR 3.73,95%CI 2.02,6.87) were associated with wearing face mask. Living alone (aOR 1.52,95%CI 1.04,2.24) during the lockdown was associated with avoiding large gatherings including religious events. Female respondents (aOR 1.61, 95%CI 1.30, 2.00), married (aOR 1.71,95%CI 1.33,2.21) and unemployed (aOR 1.62,95%CI 1.25,2.09) SSAs were more likely to practice self-quarantine measures. The low prevalence of mitigation practices suggest the need for targeted education campaign programs to sensitise the population.
Sections du résumé
Background
UNASSIGNED
The unprecedented outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) drastically spread worldwide, resulting in extraordinary measures put in place in various countries including Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) countries.
Objective
UNASSIGNED
To assess the factors associated with compliance with the public health measures imposed by various SSA countries.
Method
UNASSIGNED
Cross sectional study using self-administered surveys distributed on social media platforms between April 18th and May 16th, 2020, corresponding with the mandatory lockdown period in most SSA countries. Multivariate analysis examined the associated factors.
Results
UNASSIGNED
The prevalence of hand hygiene, quarantine, self isolation practices, wearing of face mask and attending large gatherings during COVID-19 were 94%, 39%, 31%, 64% and 14%, respectively. In multivariate models, older age 49+ years: adjusted OR 2.13, 95%CI 1.22,3.71), females (OR 1.41,95%CI 1.03,1.93), Central African countries (OR 3.73,95%CI 2.02,6.87) were associated with wearing face mask. Living alone (aOR 1.52,95%CI 1.04,2.24) during the lockdown was associated with avoiding large gatherings including religious events. Female respondents (aOR 1.61, 95%CI 1.30, 2.00), married (aOR 1.71,95%CI 1.33,2.21) and unemployed (aOR 1.62,95%CI 1.25,2.09) SSAs were more likely to practice self-quarantine measures.
Conclusion
UNASSIGNED
The low prevalence of mitigation practices suggest the need for targeted education campaign programs to sensitise the population.
Identifiants
pubmed: 35283990
doi: 10.4314/ahs.v21i4.17
pii: jAFHS.v21.i4.pg1629
pmc: PMC8889798
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
1629-1639Informations de copyright
© 2021 Nwaeze O et al.
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