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The practice of COVID-19 preventive measures in Palestine on the limits of vaccine provision: a population-based study.
Nazzal, Zaher; Maraqa, Beesan; Banat, Lina; Kittaneh, Mohammad; Maa'li, Yazan; Al-Shobaki, Sewar.
  • Nazzal Z; Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine. znazzal@najah.edu.
  • Maraqa B; Primary Health Directorate, Palestinian Ministry of Health, Ramallah, Palestine.
  • Banat L; Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
  • Kittaneh M; Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
  • Maa'li Y; Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
  • Al-Shobaki S; Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
J Infect Dev Ctries ; 16(1): 81-89, 2022 Jan 31.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1703066
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

Despite discovery of effective vaccines, healthy behaviors and good practices remain the cornerstone of the prevention and control of COVID-19 and the mitigation of adverse impacts. This study aimed to assess the Palestinian population's COVID-19 prevention measures and correlate them with their knowledge, attitude, and background characteristics.

METHODOLOGY:

A cross-sectional study was performed between Dec 2020 and Jan 2021 on 1,451 respondents ≥18 years via an interviewer-administered questionnaire, comprising 35 questions assessing knowledge, attitude, and practice toward COVID-19. Data were analyzed using univariate and multivariable regression analyses.

RESULTS:

Of the 1,451 respondents, 768 were females (52.9%), the mean age was 32.8 ± 13.7 years, and 161 (11.1%) reported having been infected with the coronavirus. Overall, 38.7% (95%CI 36.2-41.2%), 23.4% (95%CI 21.3-25.7%), and 50.2% (95%CI 47.6-52.9%) reported good knowledge, attitude, and practice, respectively. Respondents over 50 [aOR 1.9, 95%CI 1.3-2.8], females [aOR 1.7, 95%CI 1.4-2.2], and people who had COVID-19 infection [aOR1.7, 95%CI 1.2-2.5] were more likely to report good practice. Participants with good attitude were 5. times more likely to report good practice than those with poor attitude [p-value < 0.001, aOR 5.7, 95%CI 3.9-8.4].

CONCLUSIONS:

The knowledge, attitude, and practice of the participants are no ideal. A positive attitude is a crucial predictor of good practices for COVID-19 prevention and control. Public health interventions are essential for developing and sustaining positive attitudes and good practices and preventing misconceptions.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Middle aged / Young adult Language: English Journal: J Infect Dev Ctries Journal subject: Communicable Diseases Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Middle aged / Young adult Language: English Journal: J Infect Dev Ctries Journal subject: Communicable Diseases Year: 2022 Document Type: Article