Commitment to protective measures during COVID-19 pandemic in Syria: a nationwide cross-sectional study.

Abstract

Background Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 continues to impose itself on all populations of the world. Given the slow pace of vaccination in the developing world and the absence of effective treatments, adherence to precautionary infection control measures remains the best way to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic from spiraling out of control. In this study, we aim to evaluate the extent to which the Syrian population adheres to these measures and analyze the relationship between demographic variables and adherence. Methods This cross-sectional study took place in Syria between January 17 and March 17, 2021. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. The questionnaire was distributed in both electronic and printed versions. Collected data were analyzed using SPSS v.25. The chi-square test was used to address the correlation between adherence and demographic variables. Results Of the 10083 reached out, only (74.6%) responded. Of them, 4026 (53.5%) were women, 3984 (52.9%) were single, and 1908 (25.3%) had earned university degrees. 5286 (70.25) were classified as the good adherers to protective measures. Statistically significant differences across age, sex, marital status, financial status, employment, and educational attainment when correlated against commitment to preventive measures. Young age, female sex, good financial status, and having a full-time job and post-graduate education were positively correlated to the stronger commitment to preventive measures. Furthermore, those who believed that COVID-19 poses a major risk to them or society were more committed to preventive measures than those who did not. Conclusion The participants in this study generally showed a high level of adherence to the preventive measures compared to participants in other studies from around the world, with some concerns regarding risk perception and the sources of information they depend on. Public health and community education efforts should focus on maintaining, if not expanding, this level of commitment, which would mitigate the pandemic’s impact on Syrian society.

Relationship between Symptoms Resulting from Taking the Covid-19 Vaccine, Health and Knowledge

“…The elderly in Chiang Mai, Thailand, have adequate knowledge and awareness about Covid-19 and are generally optimistic about resolving the pandemic and addressing the public concerns, raising awareness about Covid-19 vaccination as a diseasecontrol method to prevent further deterioration of general public health due to Covid-19 (Wungrath et al, 2022a). The study participants' Vaccination acceptance rate is almost the lowest when compared to their peers A Lot of efforts should be made to correct misinformation about the vaccine and answer all questions about it, especially with a health system that has been ravaged by war for 10 years (Shibani et al, 2021). The availability of transparent information about vaccine efficiency and safety can play a key role for everyone to be encouraged to take vaccination without any doubt.…”