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Compliance and perception towards COVID-19 preventive protocols among hospital staff in a tertiary health facility, Southwest Nigeria
Kabir, AD; Margaret, O A; Temitayo, T A; Ebubechukwu, B I; Owoanam, A J; Praise, O A; Elo-Oghene, M E; AySamuelson, A A; Chibuokem, C C; Elizabeth, N E; Ijeoma, E A; Amarachi, G N; Kimiyegha, J O; Oluwawemimo, O; Habibat, Y.
  • Kabir, AD; Department of community medicine, Afe Babalola University. Ado-Ekiti. NG
  • Margaret, O A; Department of community medicine, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti. Ekiti State. NG
  • Temitayo, T A; Department of community medicine, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti. Ekiti State. NG
  • Ebubechukwu, B I; Department of community medicine, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti. Ekiti State. NG
  • Owoanam, A J; Department of community medicine, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti. Ekiti State. NG
  • Praise, O A; Department of community medicine, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti. Ekiti State. NG
  • Elo-Oghene, M E; Department of community medicine, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti. Ekiti State. NG
  • AySamuelson, A A; Department of community medicine, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti. Ekiti State. NG
  • Chibuokem, C C; Department of community medicine, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti. Ekiti State. NG
  • Elizabeth, N E; Department of community medicine, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti. Ekiti State. NG
  • Ijeoma, E A; Department of community medicine, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti. Ekiti State. NG
  • Amarachi, G N; Department of community medicine, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti. Ekiti State. NG
  • Kimiyegha, J O; Department of community medicine, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti. Ekiti State. NG
  • Oluwawemimo, O; Department of community medicine, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti. Ekiti State. NG
  • Habibat, Y; Department of community medicine, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti. Ekiti State. NG
Ethiop. Med. j ; 61(2): 131-142, 2023. tables, figures
Article in English | AIM | ID: biblio-1426892
ABSTRACT

Background:

The COVID-19 outbreak response in Nigeria was challenged by the existing weak health sector and the frontline health workers for COVID-19 pandemic response are exposed to the pathogen. One militating factor undermining the control and prevention of COVID-19 in Nigeria was poor compliance to preventive measures. This study assessed the compliance with COVID-19 prevention protocols among healthcare workers in Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.

Methods:

A cross sectional study and subjects were selected through a multi-stage sampling technique. Data collection was done using interviewer-administered semi-structured questionnaire over a period of five months (JuneOctober, 2021). Data was analyzed using IBM, Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27.0 and p value was set at <0.05 as the threshold for statistical significance.

Results:

Majority (60.1%), of the respondents got information on COVID-19 protocols through seminars and workshops. However, more than a quarter (28.8%) of the respondents said the use of available PPE was suboptimal. More than one-third, (35.8%), of respondents believe the protocols are too strict. There is, however, good perception (93.3%), but relatively lower compliance (58.7%) of COVID-19 protocols among the staff. Age, marital status and sex were associated with compliance towards COVID-19 protocols in this study (P<0.05). Identified significant predictors (p<0.05) of compliance include age (AOR=1.944), female sex (AOR=7.829).

Conclusion:

Most respondents had good knowledge of availability, perception of effectiveness, but relatively lower compliance with the COVID-19 protocols in this facility. The government or hospital authority make sure that necessary steps to further boost compliance are taken
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Full text: Available Index: AIM (Africa) Main subject: COVID-19 / Medical Staff, Hospital Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Ethiop. Med. j Year: 2023 Type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Department of community medicine, Afe Babalola University/NG / Department of community medicine, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti/NG / Department of community medicine, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti/NG

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Full text: Available Index: AIM (Africa) Main subject: COVID-19 / Medical Staff, Hospital Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Ethiop. Med. j Year: 2023 Type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Department of community medicine, Afe Babalola University/NG / Department of community medicine, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti/NG / Department of community medicine, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti/NG