Shortfalls in home quarantine for COVID-19 prevention: a case report

Mbenge, Chidzani Catherine; Tlale, Lebapotswe; Ntoni, Lisani; Mokgethi, Naledi; Kololo, Sidney Otlaadisa; Pharatlhatlhe, Rinett; Molefi, Tuduetso

doi:10.11604/pamj.supp.2020.37.1.27058

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“…This kind of attitude not only results in individuals' non-compliance with the various aspects of social distancing, but makes the infected feel disinclined to stay in self-quarantine. According to Mbenge et al (2020), noncompliance with the principles of home quarantine can cause local waves of infection [29]. In small towns with small populations, like Gerash, a negative attitude to social distancing and home quarantine can lead to new local waves of infection.…”

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Attitude and Performance of the Adult Population Regarding Social Distancing During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the City of Gerash, Fars, Iran

Pouryousef

Rouhandeh²,

Yeganeh³

et al. 2023

PCNM

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Background: People's attitude and performance regarding social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic plays a crucial role in determining the society's readiness to adopt new hygiene practices. Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the attitude and performance of the adult population regarding social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic in the city of Gerash, Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study 623 adults in Gerash who were recruited through convenience sampling. The data collection instrument was a self-designed social distancing attitude and performance questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS v. 16. Results:The results showed that 66% of the participants were female, and 51% were aged between 18 and 29 years. The participants' mean (SD) scores for attitude and performance were 19.41 (2.36) and 14.76 (1.75), respectively. Approximately 16% of the participants had a negative attitude and 15% had poor performance with regard to social distancing. The mean (SD) score of attitude and performance was significantly higher in females, married and older participants (p<0.05). In addition, logistic regression showed that the performance of the subjects with a negative attitude was 0.26 times that the performance with a positive attitude (P= 0.001, OR= 0.265). Conclusion:According to the study findings, it is recommended that the healthcare authorities in the city of Gerash take effective measures to educate the age group under 30 years, the male population, and single individuals to change their attitude and improve their performance to better control the spread of COVID-19.

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Attitude and Performance of the Adult Population Regarding Social Distancing During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the City of Gerash, Fars, Iran

Pouryousef

Rouhandeh²,

Yeganeh³

et al. 2023

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“…Botswana and South Korea have reported similar breach in quarantine regulations which led to local transmission of COVID-19 infection. 11,12 In response to strengthen the surveillance activity among travellers from abroad, the Malaysian government revoked the mandatory quarantine at home for travellers and replaced with quarantine at hotels or designated quarantine centres, where monitoring and enforcement is in place beginning from July 24, 2020. 13,14 Effective risk communication is one of the utmost important public health measures during current COVID-19 pandemic.…”

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Epidemiological Investigation of a COVID-19 Community Cluster in Kedah, Malaysia

Azit

Suan

Omar

et al. 2022

Int J Travel Med Glob Health

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Introduction: A cluster of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) linked to an international traveller was reported in Kedah, Malaysia in July 2020. This study aimed to report data of a local community cluster of COVID-19 with a view to document the lessons learnt and to identify key points for future containment strategy in response of the ongoing pandemic. Methods: Epidemiological and clinical data from individuals with confirmed cases of COVID-19 within this cluster were collected via interviews and in-patient medical records. All data were analysed, and socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of all cases were presented. Results: Total of 31 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed and linked epidemiologically in Kedah state. The index case was identified and reported to breach quarantine order for international traveller given by health authority. The virus transmission widely spread among family members, restaurant customers and later in the community. Conclusion: Non-adherence to the preventive measures is the driving factor for the widespread of this cluster infection. Active contact tracing, aggressive containment measures, and effective risk communication are important to control the virus transmission in this locality.

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Shortfalls in home quarantine for COVID-19 prevention: a case report

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Attitude and Performance of the Adult Population Regarding Social Distancing During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the City of Gerash, Fars, Iran

Attitude and Performance of the Adult Population Regarding Social Distancing During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the City of Gerash, Fars, Iran

Epidemiological Investigation of a COVID-19 Community Cluster in Kedah, Malaysia

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