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Adherence to COVID-19 prevention measures in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, results of two consecutive online surveys
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Abstract
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| Adherence to preventive measures is essential to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Two online surveys were conducted in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from 23 April to 8 June 2020, and from August 24th to September 8th, respectively. A total of 3268 (round 1) and 4160 (round 2) participants were included. In both surveys, there was a moderate level of adherence to regular handwashing (85% and 77%, respectively), wearing of facemasks (41.4% and 69%, respectively), and respecting physical distancing (58% and 43.4%, respectively). The second survey found that, working in private (OR = 2.31, CI: 1.66-3.22; p < 0.001) and public organizations (OR = 1.61, CI: 1.04-2.49; p = 0.032) and being a healthcare worker (OR = 2.19, CI: 1.57-3.05; p < 0.001) significantly increased the odds for better adherence. However, a unit increase in age (OR = 0.99, CI: 0.98-0.99; p < 0.026), having attained lower education levels (OR = 0.60, CI: 0.46-0.78; p < 0.001), living in a room (OR = 0.36, CI: 0.15-0.89; p = 0.027), living in a studio (OR = 0.26, CI: 0.11-0.61; p = 0.002) and apartment (OR = 0.29, CI: 0.10-0.82; p = 0.019) significantly decreased the odds for better adherence. We recommend a multi-sectorial approach to monitor and respond to the pandemic threat. While physical distancing may be difficult in Africa, it should be possible to increase the use of facemasks. |
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Language
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English
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Source (journal)
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International journal of environmental research and public health. - Basel, 2004, currens
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Publication
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Basel
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MDPI
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2021
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ISSN
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1661-7827
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1660-4601
[online]
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DOI
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10.3390/IJERPH18052525
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Volume/pages
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18
:5
(2021)
, 12 p.
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Article Reference
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2525
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ISI
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000628166900001
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Pubmed ID
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33806286
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Medium
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E-only publicatie
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Full text (Publisher's DOI)
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Full text (open access)
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