Demisu Zenbaba1, Biniyam Sahiledengle2, Abulie Takele2, Yohannes Tekalegn2, Ahmed Yassin2, Birhanu Tura2, Adem Abdulkadir2, Edao Tesa2, Alelign Tasew2, Gemechu Ganfure3, Genet Fikadu3, Kenbon Seyoum3, Mohammedawel Abduku3, Tesfaye Assefa4, Garoma Morka4, Makida Kemal4, Adisu Gemechu4, Kebebe Bekele5, Abdi Tessema5, Safi Haji5, Gebisa Haile5, Alemu Girma6, Mohammedaman Mama7, Asfaw Negero7, Eshetu Nigussie7, Habtamu Gezahegn8, Daniel Atlaw8, Tadele Regasa8, Heyder Usman9, Adem Esmael4. 1. Department of Public Health, School of Health Sciences, Madda Walabu University Goba Referral Hospital, Bale, Goba, Ethiopia. zdemisu@gmail.com. 2. Department of Public Health, School of Health Sciences, Madda Walabu University Goba Referral Hospital, Bale, Goba, Ethiopia. 3. Department of Midwifery, School of Health Science, Madda Walabu University Goba Referral Hospital, Bale, Goba, Ethiopia. 4. Department of Nursing, School of Health Science, Madda Walabu University Goba Referral Hospital, Bale, Goba, Ethiopia. 5. Department of Medicine and Surgery, School of Medicine, Madda Walabu University Goba Referral Hospital, Bale, Goba, Ethiopia. 6. Department of Anesthesia, School of Medicine, Madda Walabu University Goba Referral Hospital, Bale, Goba, Ethiopia. 7. Department of Medical Laboratory, School of Medicine, Madda Walabu University Goba Referral Hospital, Bale, Goba, Ethiopia. 8. Department of biomedical science, School of Medicine, Madda Walabu University Goba Referral Hospital, Bale, Goba, Ethiopia. 9. Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Madda Walabu University Goba Referral Hospital, Bale, Goba, Ethiopia.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The new coronavirus disease 2019 is an emerging respiratory disease caused by the highly contagious novel coronavirus which has currently overwhelmed the world. Realizing a comprehensive set of infection prevention measures is a key to minimize the spread of this virus and its impacts in all healthcare settings. Therefore, this study was aimed to assess the compliance towards COVID-19 preventive measures and associated factors among health professionals in selected public hospitals, southeast Ethiopia. METHODS: A descriptive hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 660 health professionals in public hospitals of southeast Ethiopia from October 1 to 31, 2020. A multistage sampling technique was used to select the study participants. Data were collected by interview using structured and pretested questionnaires. Ordinary logistic regression modeling was used to estimate the crude and adjusted odds ratio. To declare the statistical significance of factors associated with the outcome variable, P-value < 0.05 and 95% confidence interval were used. RESULTS: A total of 654 health professionals were involved in the study; of whom, 313 participants were nurses. The overall good compliance and knowledge of health professionals regarding COVID-19 preventive measures were 21.6 and 25.5%, respectively. Working in the general hospital (AOR = 0.55; 95% CI 0.38, 0.79), service year (AOR = 2.10; 95% CI 1.35, 3.21), knowledge (AOR = 1.80; 95% CI 1.14, 2.89), and water availability (AOR = 3.26; 95% CI 2.25, 4.72) were some of the factors found to have a statistically significant association to compliance of health professionals regarding COVID-19 preventive measures. CONCLUSION: In this study, nearly one fifth of health professionals had good compliance towards COVID-19 prevention practices. Thus, a consistent supply of COVID-19 prevention materials, facilities, and improving the knowledge of health professionals through on and off-job training are crucial.
INTRODUCTION: The new coronavirus disease 2019 is an emerging respiratory disease caused by the highly contagious novel coronavirus which has currently overwhelmed the world. Realizing a comprehensive set of infection prevention measures is a key to minimize the spread of this virus and its impacts in all healthcare settings. Therefore, this study was aimed to assess the compliance towards COVID-19 preventive measures and associated factors among health professionals in selected public hospitals, southeast Ethiopia. METHODS: A descriptive hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 660 health professionals in public hospitals of southeast Ethiopia from October 1 to 31, 2020. A multistage sampling technique was used to select the study participants. Data were collected by interview using structured and pretested questionnaires. Ordinary logistic regression modeling was used to estimate the crude and adjusted odds ratio. To declare the statistical significance of factors associated with the outcome variable, P-value < 0.05 and 95% confidence interval were used. RESULTS: A total of 654 health professionals were involved in the study; of whom, 313 participants were nurses. The overall good compliance and knowledge of health professionals regarding COVID-19 preventive measures were 21.6 and 25.5%, respectively. Working in the general hospital (AOR = 0.55; 95% CI 0.38, 0.79), service year (AOR = 2.10; 95% CI 1.35, 3.21), knowledge (AOR = 1.80; 95% CI 1.14, 2.89), and water availability (AOR = 3.26; 95% CI 2.25, 4.72) were some of the factors found to have a statistically significant association to compliance of health professionals regarding COVID-19 preventive measures. CONCLUSION: In this study, nearly one fifth of health professionals had good compliance towards COVID-19 prevention practices. Thus, a consistent supply of COVID-19 prevention materials, facilities, and improving the knowledge of health professionals through on and off-job training are crucial.
Authors: Ali M Zaki; Sander van Boheemen; Theo M Bestebroer; Albert D M E Osterhaus; Ron A M Fouchier Journal: N Engl J Med Date: 2012-10-17 Impact factor: 91.245