COMPLIANCE TO COVID-19 PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES: A COMPARATIVE STUDY AMONG RESIDENTS OF SOUTH WEST REGION NIGERIA

Authors

  • Oluwabusolami Esther Atekoja Department of Nursing Science, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State Nigeria.
  • Oluwadamilare Akingbade Olabisi Onabanjo University
  • Zaccheus Opeyemi Oyewumi Olabisi Onabanjo University
  • Karimat Itunu Jolayemi Olabisi Onabanjo University
  • Olamide Olajumoke Afolalu Olabisi Onabanjo University
  • Semiu Opeyemi Adeyeye Olabisi Onabanjo University

Abstract

Change in behaviors of the public is important in outbreak management, and to combat the rate at which the coronavirus is spreading; effective infection control is the key. Compliance with these strategies goes a long way in retarding the outbreak. A cross-sectional online survey study was carried out among the residents of Southwest geopolitical zone of Nigerian during the lock down period using
a snowball sampling technique. A total of 821 participated in the study. Majority 774 (94.7%)engage in regular hand washing, Social distancing was said to be un-African, hence just 83 (10.2%) complied with avoiding social gathering. Over half of the participants, 479 (58.6%) do not find it comfortable to use a face mask when going outside. The level of compliance with some of the preventive strategies varies among the residents of each state. Lagos state residents had the highest level of compliance with 69% while Ekiti state residents had the poorest compliance level of 48.3%. There is low compliance with some of the preventive strategies such as maintaining social distancing and wearing a face mask. The identified gap needs to be addressed by each state Government and ensure enforcement. The health authorities should carry out a regular massive campaign using all available means.

Keywords: Knowledge; compliance; COVID-19, preventive measures

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Published

2022-09-14

Issue

Vol. 11 (2020): SPECIAL EDITION 1

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Articles