Improving the adherence to Covid-19 preventive measures in the community

Evidence brief for policy

Bibliographic Data

ID22076219
AuthorsIzabela Fulone (0000-0002-3211-6951, Universidade de Sorocaba), Jorge Otávio Maia Barreto (0000-0002-7648-0472, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz), Silvio Barberato-Filho (0000-0001-5179-3125, Universidade de Sorocaba), Cristiane De Cássia Bergamaschi (0000-0002-6608-1806, Universidade de Sorocaba), Luciane Cruz Lopes (0000-0002-3684-3275, Universidade de Sorocaba, corresponding author)
Year2022
Volume10
Pages894958-894958
Publication date2022-08-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2022.894958
PMID35979464
OpenAlexW4289172510
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited24

Objectives: To identify evidence-based strategies to improve adherence to the preventive measures against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the community level. Method: This is an evidence brief for policy, combining research evidence specific to contextual knowledge from stakeholders. A systematic search was performed in 18 electronic databases, gray literature, and a handle search, including only secondary and tertiary studies that focused on the adherence of the general population to COVID-19 preventive measures in the community. Two reviewers, independently, performed the study selection, data extraction, and assessment of the quality of the studies. Relevant evidence has been synthesized to draft evidence-based strategies to improve adherence. These strategies were circulated for external endorsement by stakeholders and final refinement. Endorsement rates >80%, 60-80% and <60% were considered high, moderate, and low respectively. Results: = 4). Three evidence based strategies were identified: i. Risk communication; ii. Health education to the general public, and iii. Financial support and access to essential supplies and services. The rates of endorsement were: 83% for risk communication, 83% for health education, and 92% for financial support and access to essential supplies and services. The evidence showed that an increase in knowledge, transparent communication, and public awareness about the risks of COVID-19 and the benefits of adopting preventive measures results in changes in people's attitudes and behavior, which can increase adherence. In addition, the guarantee of support and assistance provides conditions for people to adopt and sustain such measures. Conclusions: These strategies can guide future actions and the formulation of public policies to improve adherence to preventive measures in the community during the current COVID-19 pandemic and other epidemics

2019-20 coronavirus outbreak · Disease · Family medicine · MEDLINE · Outbreak · Pandemic · Pathology · Political science · COVID-19 and Mental Health · COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies · Medication Adherence and Compliance · Medicine · Virology