Changing perceptions about COVID-19 risk and adherence to preventive strategies in Uganda: Evidence from an online mixed-methods survey.

Nshakira‐Rukundo, Emmanuel; Whitehead, Anne

doi:10.1016/j.sciaf.2021.e01049

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“… 50 In Uganda, beliefs that the non-pharmacological measures were a part of President Museveni's election campaign strategy led to refusals to comply. 51 In France, resistance to the requirement to hold a COVID-19 health pass was connected to concerns about curtailed civil liberties and conspiracy theories.…”

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Living with COVID-19 and preparing for future pandemics: revisiting lessons from the HIV pandemic

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“…These findings may have implications for the public’s adherence to preventive strategies (i.e., mask-wearing, social distancing, hand washing, etc. ), as several studies point to the positive association between risk perception and compliance [ 13 , 50 ].…”

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“…The ways in which people conceptualize COVID-19 disease vary on an individual level. Factors such as socioeconomic status, social networks, individual experiences, and knowledge, attitudes, or beliefs about COVID-19 might shape a person’s view of the pandemic in terms of their risk-perception, optimism, trust in public health authorities, and economic stability, among other variables [ 11 , 12 , 13 ]. It is well established in behavioral health literature that psychological, social, and environmental factors affect behavioral intentions and behaviors themselves [ 14 , 15 ].…”

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Conceptualizing the COVID-19 Pandemic: Perspectives of Pregnant and Lactating Women, Male Community Members, and Health Workers in Kenya

Paul

Lee

Fesshaye

et al. 2022

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Pregnant women are at greater risk of adverse outcomes from SARS-CoV-2 infection. There are several factors which can influence the ways in which pregnant women perceive COVID-19 disease and behaviorally respond to the pandemic. This study seeks to understand how three key audiences—pregnant and lactating women (PLW), male community members, and health workers—in Kenya conceptualize COVID-19 to better understand determinants of COVID-19 related behaviors. This study used qualitative methods to conduct 84 in-depth interviews in three counties in Kenya. Data were analyzed using a grounded theory approach. Emerging themes were organized based on common behavioral constructs thought to influence COVID-19 related behaviors and included myths, risk perception, economic implications, stigma, and self-efficacy. Results suggest that risk perception and behavioral attitudes substantially influence the experiences of PLW, male community members, and health workers in Kenya during the COVID-19 pandemic. Public health prevention and communication responses targeting these groups should address potential barriers to preventive health behaviors, such as the spread of misinformation, financial constraints, and fear of social ostracization.

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“…In Uganda, the degree of satisfaction with the government's response to COVID-19 has been associated with adherence to preventive measures. 36,47 Lack of trust in the government was the second most common reason given by Kampala residents who said they were unwilling to take the vaccine. 2 Lack of trust and confidence may be aggravated by government actions in Kampala city, where street hawkers are being removed and shops are being demolished to reduce congestion.…”

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Key Considerations: Adherence to COVID-19 Preventive Measures in Greater Kampala, Uganda

Jones¹,

Storer²

2022

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This brief sets out key considerations for risk communications and community engagement (RCCE) to promote adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures in greater Kampala, Uganda. It looks at adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures, assesses the challenges to their adoption and outlines key considerations for partners working in RCCE and the wider COVID-19 emergency response. The brief responds to concern (as of March 2022) about COVID-19 transmission in informal urban areas in Uganda due to their high population density, limited sanitary infrastructure, and reported low uptake of vaccination. Ensuring effective communication and engagement with a series of preventative measures is essential in limiting the spread of COVID-19. The Ministry of Health and response partners have been proactive, however interventions and guidance for COVID-19 have taken limited account of social science research about the perceptions and practices related to COVID-19 regulations. This brief aims to address this gap so these data may be used to inform more effective and practicable guidance for vulnerable groups. This brief draws primarily on an analysis of existing scientific and grey literature. Additional primary data was collected through consultation with six social science and RCCE experts who focus on this geographical area. The brief was requested by UNICEF Uganda in consultation with the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH) RCCE subcommittee and the RCCE technical working group for the Eastern and South Africa region (ESAR). It was developed for SSHAP by Theresa Jones (Anthrologica) and supported by Elizabeth Storer (London School of Economics), with contributions and reviews by colleagues at Anthrologica, the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), UNICEF ESARO and Uganda, Makerere University, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), Dreamline Products and the IFRC.

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Changing perceptions about COVID-19 risk and adherence to preventive strategies in Uganda: Evidence from an online mixed-methods survey.

Cited by 9 publications

References 41 publications

Living with COVID-19 and preparing for future pandemics: revisiting lessons from the HIV pandemic

Living with COVID-19 and preparing for future pandemics: revisiting lessons from the HIV pandemic

Conceptualizing the COVID-19 Pandemic: Perspectives of Pregnant and Lactating Women, Male Community Members, and Health Workers in Kenya

Key Considerations: Adherence to COVID-19 Preventive Measures in Greater Kampala, Uganda

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