Shemsu Kedir
Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Werabe University, Werabe, Ethiopia
Mubarek Yesse
Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Werabe University, Werabe, Ethiopia
Mohammed Muze
Department of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Werabe University, Werabe, Ethiopia
Bedru Argaw
Department of Medical Laboratory, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Werabe University, Werabe, Ethiopia
Mohammed Dengo
Department of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Werabe University, Werabe, Ethiopia
Tajudin Nesre
Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Werabe University, Werabe, Ethiopia
Musa Jemal
Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Werabe University, Werabe, Ethiopia
Bahredin Abdella
Department of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Werabe University, Werabe, Ethiopia
Faris Hamdala
Department of Statistics, College of Natural and Computational Science, Werabe University, Werabe, Ethiopia
Awol Saliya
Department of Statistics, College of Natural and Computational Science, Werabe University, Werabe, Ethiopia
Tofik Mussa
Department of Statistics, College of Natural and Computational Science, Werabe University, Werabe, Ethiopia
India Kassim
Department of Plant Science, College of Agricultural and Natural Resource, Werabe University, Werabe, Ethiopia
Abdulfeta Kedir
Department of Siltigna, College of Humanity sciences, Werabe University, Werabe, Ethiopia
Tewfik Dilebo
Department of Siltigna, College of Humanity sciences, Werabe University, Werabe, Ethiopia
Awel Sunkemo
Department of Siltigna, College of Humanity sciences, Werabe University, Werabe, Ethiopia
Yesufe Badege
Department of Biology, College of Natural and Computational Science, Werabe University, Werabe, Ethiopia
Duretti Ensarmu
Department of Biology, College of Natural and Computational Science, Werabe University, Werabe, Ethiopia
Dereje Abebe
Department of Biology, College of Natural and Computational Science, Werabe University, Werabe, Ethiopia
Amare Desalegn
Department of Biology, College of Natural and Computational Science, Werabe University, Werabe, Ethiopia
Henok Ayelign
Department of Biology, College of Natural and Computational Science, Werabe University, Werabe, Ethiopia
Abstract
Introduction: coronavirus infectious disease-2019 (COVID-19) is currently a global health threat and an international public health emergency. There is a strong need to reinforce community knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) to control the spread of the virus. The study aimed to identify the determinants of KAP towards preventive measures of COVID-19 among adult residencies.
Methods: a community-based cross-sectional study design was employed in the communities of Silte zone, Southern Ethiopia. A total of 853 participants were selected using multistage stratified sampling technique. We used structured interview administered questionnaire. The KAP level was presented in descriptive and the associated variables conducted in binary logistic regression model.
Results: overall, 81.7% had good knowledge, 78.4% had a positive attitude, and 43.9% had good practices. Being a female (Adjusted Odd Ratio (AOR): 2.3; 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 1.6-3.3), age between “31-40” (AOR: 1.99; 95% CI: 1-3.8) and able to read and write (AOR: 2.6; 95% CI: 1.7-3.7) were significantly associated factors of good knowledge towards COVID-19. Being urban resident (AOR: 1.8; 95% CI: 1.2-2.6) was significantly associated variable with positive attitude towards COVID-19. Being a government employee (AOR: 1.7; 95% CI: 1.1-2.7), able to read and write (AOR: 4.5; 95% CI: 3-6.7) and having good knowledge regarding COVID-19 (AOR: 2.4; 95% CI: 1.6-3.7) were significantly associated factors with good preventive practice towards COVID-19.
Conclusion: alarmingly low preventive practice towards COVID-19 pandemic was indicated. Therefore, health education and promotion programs aimed at mobilizing and improving COVID-19-related practice are urgently needed, especially for those who are illiterate, having rural residency, or generally among underprivileged populations.