Knowledge and Adherence to COVID-19 Preventive Measures: A Continental Review

Omotoso, Olabode; Omotoso, Elizabeth; Paimo, Kehinde O.; Teibo, John Oluwafemi; Olagunju, Abolaji O.

doi:10.18502/sjms.v16i3.9698

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“…This finding contradicts the findings of previous studies, which found that having adequate knowledge resulted in higher adherence [ 51 , 52 ]. However, other studies suggested that adequate knowledge does not always result in higher adherence [ 53 ]. Knowledge alone may not be enough to influence compliance.…”

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Predictors of knowledge and adherence to COVID-19 safety protocols among nurses at health facilities in Tamale Metropolis of Northern Ghana

2022

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Background Corona Virus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19) emerged in 2019 and caused widespread disruption to many facets of life, including healthcare. Healthcare workers, particularly nurses, became the front-line fighters against the pandemic, making it imperative to comply with recommended safety protocols. However, many nurses were infected by the virus in the Tamale Metropolis, raising concerns regarding their level of adherence to the safety protocols. This study assessed the predictors of knowledge and adherence to COVID-19 safety protocols among nurses at selected health facilities in the Tamale Metropolis of northern Ghana. Methods A facility based cross-sectional study design was adopted and 339 nurses from six (6) public health facilities in the Tamale Metropolis were recruited for the study using questionnaires. The questionnaires were transformed into Google Forms for respondents to answer online via WhatsApp or email. The data were exported from the Google spreadsheet into SPSS and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results Of the 339 participants, 60.2% were classified as having adequate knowledge while only 9.1% demonstrated high adherence to COVID-19 safety protocols. Knowledge of COVID-19 was predicted by source of information, and marital status, whereas health facility types predicted level of adherence. The odds of having adequate knowledge were higher among unmarried nurses (AOR = 1.94; 95% CI: 1.16–3.25; p = 0.012) and nurses using social media (AOR = 1.80; 95%CI 1.02–3.18; p = 0.042) compared to their counterparts. Meanwhile, primary health care nurses (AOR = 0.24; 95% CI = 0.12–0.50; p<0.001) and secondary health care nurses (AOR = 0.52; 95% CI = 0.31–0.88; P = 0.016) had reduced odds of exhibiting higher adherence compared to nurses from tertiary-level facility. Conclusion In this study, we found that knowledge was high but adherence to COVID-19 safety protocols was low. We suggest that facility managers should enforce compliance of their staff to the safety protocols to prevent spread of the virus within healthcare settings.

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Predictors of knowledge and adherence to COVID-19 safety protocols among nurses at health facilities in Tamale Metropolis of Northern Ghana

2022

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“…Despite showing a high level of awareness of the disease, most individuals have been reported to have poor practices regarding infection prevention and adherence to the recommended measures [37] [38]. Similarly, there have been reports of a lack of translation of being knowledgeable regarding COVID-19 and adherence to the recommended preventive measures [39]. Non-adherence to these guidelines predisposes individuals to contracting COVID-19 [34] [37].…”

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Challenges Affecting African Countries in the Fight against the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Interventional Strategies in Low-and Middle-Income Countries

Mudenda¹,

Mwila²,

Hikaambo³

et al. 2022

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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused many global challenges, especially in resource-constrained countries. Africa, a continent with a large number of low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), shares this burden disproportionately compared to developed countries. Here we review some of the major challenges African countries face in the fight against COVID-19 and propose some mitigation measures. Studies have reported low adherence to COVID-19 prevention measures in most African countries. Additionally, there has been a shortage of healthcare workers, inadequate surveillance and diagnostic tools, unavailability of drugs in healthcare facilities, increased wrong beliefs, myths, misinformation and misconceptions about COVID-19 and vaccinations, and an already existing burden of infectious and non-infectious diseases across the African continent. Despite being very challenging to implement across African countries, telehealth is a critical solution to offer healthcare services during disease outbreaks. Many African countries have faced challenges in the fight against COVID-19. The training of healthcare workers (HCWs) must be strengthened to help address the shortage.

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“…Prior to the development and approval of COVID-19 vaccines, adherence to the preventive measures has been pivotal in preventing viral transmission [6]. Since the onset of vaccine roll-out, vaccination has proved to be one of the best measures to curtail the spread and transmission of COVID-19.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that cause mild to moderate upper-respiratory tract illnesses. Six (6) variants of this highly diverse family namely, 229E, NL63, OC43, HKU1, SARS-CoV, and MERS-CoV have been reported to cause mild to severe respiratory tract infections in humans [1]. The novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative infectious agent of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was first reported from Wuhan city of China in December, 2019 [2].…”

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“…Several preventive measures and instituted guidelines (use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers, washing of hands with soap under runny water, and social/physical distancing among others) were put in place by the World Health Organization (WHO) and health policymakers to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic [4,5]. Earlier reports [6] have identified the poor adherence to these important preventive guidelines contributing to viral transmission and mortality. The development, approval, and roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines have been one of the best measures to curtail the menace of the COVID-19.…”

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COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy: A Continental Review

Ebenezer¹,

Tolulope²,

Teibo³

et al. 2022

Int J Trop Dis

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Introduction: It's been over 2 years since the pandemic started as a result of the coronavirus. There are striking data showing the incidence, mortality, and recoveries as a result of the viral infection. With several preventive measures established by public health policy, the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines has been one of the best measures to curtail the menace of the COVID-19. However, there are certain impediments enhancing the hesitancy in the uptake of the vaccine in Africa.Methods: A literature search was made using PubMed and Google Scholar using the following keywords "COVID 19 vaccine", "knowledge," "perception," "vaccine uptake," "vaccine acceptance," "vaccine hesitancy". Upon using the inclusion and exclusion criteria, relevant studies were selected to access the acceptance and hesitancy to the COVID-19 vaccine.Results: There are various contributory factors that decide acceptance or ensure hesitancy among the populace which includes: Age, education, gender, residence, household income, marital status, religion, information source, access to vaccine and vaccine equity, etc. Major concerns, barriers, and motivators about vaccination were highlighted. Existing data was used to show how each factor played role in the acceptance and hesitancy in the COVID-19 vaccine.Conclusions: This present study identified key factors that influence vaccine confidence, hesitancy, and acceptance in Africa and in turn proffer sustainable solutions that can be used to address these factors. Through a cumulative review of existing data about COVID-19 vaccine knowledge, confidence, acceptance, and hesitancy, we hope to make contributions that would highlight major influencers of vaccine knowledge and percentage in Africa.

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Knowledge and Adherence to COVID-19 Preventive Measures: A Continental Review

Cited by 9 publications

References 20 publications

Predictors of knowledge and adherence to COVID-19 safety protocols among nurses at health facilities in Tamale Metropolis of Northern Ghana

Predictors of knowledge and adherence to COVID-19 safety protocols among nurses at health facilities in Tamale Metropolis of Northern Ghana

Challenges Affecting African Countries in the Fight against the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Interventional Strategies in Low-and Middle-Income Countries

COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy: A Continental Review

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