Socio-ecological Factors Associated with Preventive Behavior against Covid-19 in Ethiopia

A Cross-sectional Survey

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ID12836166
AuthorsKibur Engdawork (0000-0002-7893-3121, Addis Ababa University), Ezana Amdework (0000-0003-4735-3439, Addis Ababa University), Samuel Assefa (0000-0001-9557-3810, Addis Ababa University)
Year2024
Volume23
Issue3
Pages385-404
Publication date2024-06-28
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueComparative Sociology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1569-1322 • E-ISSN: 1569-1330
PublisherBrill (PUBLISHER • NL)
DOI10.1163/15691330-bja10108
OpenAlexW4401177820
LanguageEN
References cited9

Understanding factors influencing the adoption of preventive behaviors is crucial in pandemic prevention and control. This study employs the social-ecological model to examine the determinants of preventive actions against COVID -19 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Data from a household survey were analyzed using a linear regression model. The findings indicate a moderate level of preventive behavior adoption among residents. Interpersonal behavior, community norms, and organizational-level factors are identified as significant predictors, while personal and demographic factors have little influence. These results highlight the need for context-specific health interventions, addressing social and structural aspects, to effectively combat COVID -19 in Addis Ababa and similar low- and middle-income settings

2019-20 coronavirus outbreak · Biology · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Disease · Environmental health · Geography · Infectious disease (medical specialty · Outbreak · Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Medicine · Ecology · Virology

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