Conclusion

Overall, there is a high level of knowledge and a medium level of attitude and practice toward Covid-19 recommended prevention measures.
Being a housewife, unable to read and write, and having a primary education were found to be significantly associated with a good level of knowledge toward Covid-19 prevention measures. People unable to read and write, being civil servants, and having < 5000 ETB monthly income, were found to have a positive association with attitude towards the recommended Covid-19 prevention measures, and having < 5 family members was negatively associated with the attitude toward Covid-19 prevention measures. Marital status, level of education, monthly income and family size were found to be significantly associated with practice toward Covid-19 recommended prevention measures.
Repeated tailored information using different medias should be provided to the community regarding Covid-19 prevention methos. Existing Covid-19 prevention efforts should be strengthened and evaluated to improve community preventive practices.