Covid-19 Prevention: Level and Determinants of Knowledge, Attitude and
Practice toward WHO Recommended Covid-19 Prevention Measures After
Second Wave of Covid 19 Among Harar Population, Eastern Ethiopia: A
Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract
Result
In this study, 75.1%, 44.7%, and 52.8% of participants had a good
knowledge, positive attitude and good practice toward COVID-19
prevention, respectively. Occupation and educational status were found
to have significant strong association with level of knowledge.
Occupation, educational status, monthly income and family size were
found to have significant strong association with level of attitude.
Marital status, educational status and family size were found to have
significant strong association with level of practice toward Covid-19
recommended prevention measures.
Conclusion
Overall, there is high level of knowledge and medium level of attitude
and practice toward Covid-19 recommended prevention measures. Repeated
tailored information using different media should be provided to the
community regarding Covid-19 prevention methods. Existing Covid-19
prevention efforts should be strengthened and evaluated to improve
community preventive practices.