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An Analysis of Various Factors Underlying Covid-19 Prevention Practice and Strategy in Jigjiga Town, Northeast Ethiopia.

Buzuneh Tasfa MarineDagne Tesfaye Mengistie
Published in: Infection and drug resistance (2024)
The study reveals low COVID-19 prevention practices among participants, with only 12.2% utilizing preventive strategies. The covariate, the kinds of information received on COVID-19 prevention mechanisms, participants with a favorable attitude toward COVID-19, educational level, mask-wearing, social distancing, vaccination, hand hygiene, public health communication, and household income were significantly associated with COVID-19 prevention strategies. The COVID-19 vaccination promotes preventive practices, reduces infection risk, protects against severe illness, and decreases community spread.
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