scholarly journals Community Perception of COVID-19: A Qualitative Approach through Applying the  Health Belief Model

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gamachu Gishe ◽  
Tamirat Hailu ◽  
Rameto Aman ◽  
Sisay Dango
Keyword(s):  
Political Ideology ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Community Perception ◽  
Common People ◽  
Traffic Police ◽  
The People ◽  
The Government ◽  
Belief Model

Abstract To achieve the intended objectives, an in depth exploratory design was utilized. Purposive sampling technique was employed to select 45 participants from bank, hotel, traffic police office, grocery and bus station. Tools of data collection included semi-structured interview guide and observation checklist. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. In the very beginning when few Corona Virus cases were reported, in general, people were scared to death. It is evident that most of the government workers like bank employees, traffic police and all are well aware of Covid-19 preventive methods and consequences and try their best to make the people to be part of the fight against the pandemic. But the common people from different walks of life, some with ignorance, some with innocence and some with a particular political ideology defy and violate the WHO covid-19 protocol.

scholarly journals Community Perception of COVID-19: A Qualitative Approach through Applying the  Health Belief Model

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gamachu Gishe ◽  
Tamirat Hailu ◽  
Rameto Aman ◽  
Sisay Dango
Keyword(s):  
Political Ideology ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Physical Distance ◽  
Community Perception ◽  
Common People ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
The Government ◽  
Belief Model

Abstract Objectives: To explore community perception of COVID -19 pandemic. Methods: In depth exploratory design was utilized. Purposive sampling technique was employed to select 45 participants from all categories of population. Semi-structured interview guide and observation checklist were used to collect data from participants. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data.Results: in the very beginning when few Corona Virus cases were reported, in general, people were scared to death. But as the number of infected cases reported more and more people have also became immune to the fear of corona virus. Even some section of people associated with a particular political ideology, assume that there is no corona virus at all. Hotels, cafeterias and shopping centers are not as cautious as they were in the beginning. As a result, streets are crowded and the public started living regular life. Therefore, the covid protocol like wearing face masks, using sanitizers, physical distance and all have become just a ritual. Conclusions: It is evident that most of the government workers like bank employees, traffic police and all are well aware of Covid-19 preventive methods and consequences and try their best to make the people to be part of the fight against the pandemic. But the common people from different walks of life, some with ignorance, some with innocence and some with a particular political ideology defy and violate the WHO covid-19 protocol.

scholarly journals Community Perception of COVID-19: A Qualitative Approach through Applying the  Health Belief Model

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gamachu Gishe ◽  
Tamirat Hailu ◽  
Rameto Aman ◽  
Sisay Dango
Keyword(s):  
Political Ideology ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Physical Distance ◽  
Community Perception ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Common People ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
The Government ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
In The Beginning

Abstract Background: The outbreak and rapid spread of the virus has not only affected the lives of hundreds of millions of families, but also has disrupted the pace of economic and social development.Methods: The current study aimed to explore community perception about COVID -19 pandemic. An in depth exploratory design was utilized. Semi structured interviews were conducted with 45 participants aged between 26 and 70 years old. Besides, observation checklist was utilized.Results: In the very beginning when few Corona Virus cases were reported, in general, people were scared to death. But as the number of infected cases reported more and more people have also became immune to the fear of corona virus. Even some section of people associated with a particular political ideology; assume that there is no corona virus at all. Hotels, cafeterias and shopping centres are not as cautious as they were in the beginning. As a result, streets are crowded and the public started living regular life. Therefore, the covid protocol like wearing face masks, using sanitizers, physical distance and all have become just a ritual.Conclusions: It is evident that most of the government workers like bank employees, traffic police and all are well aware of Covid-19 preventive methods and consequences and try their best to make the people to be part of the fight against the pandemic. But the common people from different walks of life, some with ignorance, some with innocence and some with a particular political ideology defy and violate the WHO covid-19 protocol.

scholarly journals Community Perception of COVID-19: A Qualitative Approach through Applying the  Health Belief Model

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gamachu Gishe ◽  
Tamirat Hailu ◽  
Rameto Aman ◽  
Sisay Dango
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Disease Outbreak ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Community Perception ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Road ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Belief Model

Abstract Objectives: To explore community perception of COVID -19 pandemic. Methods: In depth exploratory design was utilized. Purposive sampling technique was employed to select 45 participants from all categories of population. Semi-structured interview guide and observation checklist were used to collect data from participants. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data.Results: Though, at first everyone was scared when the disease outbreak in Ethiopia, currently there are many people who assume as there is no coronavirus in Ethiopia as some of them associate it with politics. Hotels, cafeterias and shopping centers are not as cautious as the first outbreak of the disease. As a result, the street is crowded and the public are restored as usual. Face masks and sanitizer bottles were selling in every corner of the road with no care at all.Conclusions: community perceived susceptibility level of COVID-19 virus was found to be low and therefore, all stakeholders have to work together than focusing on politics where each one is working against each as there will no time for it in the future.

scholarly journals Cost-Benefit Analysis during Lockdown and Health Belief Model (HBM) of COVID-19 Pandemic in Ogun State, South-Western Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-70
Author(s):  
Oni, Olawale Bashir-Ud-Deen
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Cost Benefit Analysis ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Benefit Analysis ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
The Government ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Belief Model

Due to unprecedented threat to the economy and the quality of life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, this study focused on cost-benefit analysis during the lockdown of COVID-19 and the health belief model of COVID-19 pandemic in Ogun State, Nigeria. A total of 2400 copies of the questionnaire were administered to solicit information from the respondents using systematic random sampling technique on the targeted population while 2363 copies were retrieved and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings of the study revealed that the lockdown had negative impacts on health, economic, and social impacts. Results showed that 50.7% of the respondents spent no time going to the market and/or work during COVID-19, and this made 81.9% of them unable to gain extra gain during the lockdown as they were completely restricted for activities. The lockdown had impacts on socioeconomic activities as the prices of consumable goods increased due to the low supply. 71.8% of the respondents indicated that the government did not provide palliative measures for the households. The results further showed that everyone could be infected with COVID-19 as 86.0% of respondents indicated. 48% revealed that COVID-19 drugs were unavailable and prayers from religious leaders could not cure COVID-19. Besides, 65.5% were able to follow the basic measures put in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the study area. This study concluded that necessary things should be put in place to ease the affairs of the populace before any other lockdown measure is made.

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on indigenous contractors in a developing economy

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathaniel Ayinde Olatunde ◽  
Imoleayo Abraham Awodele ◽  
Bosede Olajumoke Adebayo
Keyword(s):  
Developing Economies ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Additional Cost ◽  
Developing Economy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Construction Contracts ◽  
The Government ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on indigenous contractors in a developing economy with a view to enhancing their performance. Design/methodology/approach The study used a purposive sampling technique to select 37 indigenous contractors with ongoing construction contracts in Osun State, Nigeria who provided data for the study. A structured interview protocol was used to elicit the required information from the interviewees and frequency, percentage and content analysis were used for data analysis. Findings The results showed that the critical impact of COVID-19 on indigenous contractors in a developing economy is: time overrun, loss of profit and creation of dispute. Further results showed that other impacts are a disruption in supply of labour, locally sourced materials are with additional cost, the additional cost of implementing COVID-19 protocols, difficulty in sourcing imported materials and absence of new jobs with the corresponding retrenchment of workers. Practical implications The study recommended special palliatives for the indigenous contractors from the government so as to cushion the impact of the pandemic on them, thereby enhance their survival and performance. A special arbitration panel is set up in each state of the federation to look at disputes arising from the aftermath of the pandemic, this is with a view to adequately compensate indigenous contractors with genuine and properly compiled claims. inferring from the findings of the study, it suffices to say that the severity of the impact of the pandemic is very high on indigenous contractors in developing economies, as such a better preparedness strategy could lessen the impact of such pandemic in the future. Originality/value The study is an attempt to unearth the impact of COVID-19 on indigenous contractors with ongoing construction contracts in a developing economy. The study will be of value to construction stakeholders in providing the information needed to devise strategies to minimise the impact of a pandemic on indigenous contractors in future projects thereby enhance their performance.

scholarly journals Hesitation and Refusal Factors in Individuals' Decision-Making Processes Regarding a Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arcadio A. Cerda ◽  
Leidy Y. García
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Hygiene Measures ◽  
Logistic Regression Method ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
The Government ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
Available Information

Introduction: Considering the global prevalence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a vaccine is being developed to control the disease as a complementary solution to hygiene measures—and better, in social terms, than social distancing. Given that a vaccine will eventually be produced, information will be needed to support a potential campaign to promote vaccination.Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the variables affecting the likelihood of refusal and indecision toward a vaccine against COVID-19 and to determine the acceptance of the vaccine for different scenarios of effectiveness and side effects.Materials and Methods: A multinomial logistic regression method based on the Health Belief Model was used to estimate the current methodology, using data obtained by an online anonymous survey of 370 respondents in Chile.Results: The results indicate that 49% of respondents were willing to be vaccinated, with 28% undecided or 77% of individuals who would potentially be willing to be inoculated. The main variables that explained the probability of rejection or indecision were associated with the severity of COVID-19, such as, the side effects and effectiveness of the vaccine; perceived benefits, including immunity, decreased fear of contagion, and the protection of oneself and the environment; action signals, such as, responses from ones' family and the government, available information, and specialists' recommendations; and susceptibility, including the contagion rate per 1,000 inhabitants and relatives with COVID-19, among others. Our analysis of hypothetical vaccine scenarios revealed that individuals preferred less risky vaccines in terms of fewer side effects, rather than effectiveness. Additionally, the variables that explained the indecision toward or rejection of a potential COVID-19 vaccine could be used in designing public health policies.Conclusions: We discovered that it is necessary to formulate specific, differentiated vaccination-promotion strategies for the anti-vaccine and undecided groups based on the factors that explain the probability of individuals refusing or expressing hesitation toward vaccination.

scholarly journals Hubungan Persepsi dengan Perilaku Ibu Membawa Balita ke Posyandu

1970 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dian Palupi Kusuma ◽  
Sheizi Prista Sari ◽  
Ikeu Nurhidayah
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Relationship

Posyandu merupakan pusat pemantauan tumbuh kembang balita berbasis masyarakat, namun masih banyak ibu yang tidak membawa anak berkunjung teratur ke posyandu. Di Kabupaten Bandung, Posyandu Desa Cimekar memiliki angka kunjungan balita yang terendah yaitu 70,3% pada Bulan Oktober– Desember 2013. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan antara persepsi ibu dengan perilaku membawa balita ke posyandu dengan pendekatan teori Health Belief Model. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 94 ibu balita yang diambil dengan menggunakan teknik simple random sampling di 10 Posyandu Desa Cimekar. Analisis menggunakan chi-square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 52,12% memiliki persepsi positif tentang posyandu dan 59,57% responden memiliki perilaku rutin membawa balita ke posyandu. Hasil analisis bivariat menunjukkan terdapat hubungan antara persepsi dengan perilaku ibu membawa balita ke posyandu (nilai p=0,000; α=0,05). Simpulan dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa persepsi ibu tentang posyandu belum merata dengan baik. Hasil penelitian ini merekomendasikan agar puskesmas memberikan pembinaan terhadap para ibu balita bukan hanya penyuluhan, namun diberikan pengarahan dan bimbingan tentang pentingnya membawa balita ke posyandu. Kata kunci: Balita, Health Belief Model, perilaku, persepsi, posyandu The Relationship between Mother’s Perception and Behavior on Attending Posyandu Abstract Community health post as well known as posyandu provide as center to monitor growth in children under five years old. Data showed that the number of mother’s attendance behavior to Posyandu in Cimekar’s Village was very low, only 70.5% from October to December 2013. The aimed of this study was to identify the relationship between mother’s perception and parents behavior on taking their children to posyandu based on Health Belief Model Theory. The method of this study was descriptive with cross sectional study. Simple random sampling was used as sampling technique with 97 mothers who has child under five years old among 10 Posyandu in Cimekar was taken in this study. Data was analyzed by chi-square. The result of this study showed that there was significant relationship between mother’s perception and mother’s behavior to attend Posyandu (p=0.000; α=0.05). Data showed that 52.25% respondents had a positive perception about posyandu and 59.5% respondents had positive behavior to take their child to posyandu. The recommendation for Puskesmas is to give further information and motivation to mother to attend posyandu frequently.Key words: Behavior, child under five years old, Health Belief Model, perception, posyandu.

scholarly journals Kepatuhan Medikasi Penderita Diabetes Mellitus Berdasarkan Teori Health Belief Model (HBM) Di Diabetes Center Kota Ternate Tahun 2017

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhlisa Muhlisa ◽  
Amira BSA
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Medication Compliance ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Government ◽  
Diabetes Center ◽  
Belief Model

Background: Riskesdas in 2013, North Maluku Province is one of the areas in Indonesia with the prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) of 1.1%. Data obtained from Diabetes Centre registers, from January to June 2017, the average patient DM visiting are 126 each month. Efforts have been made by the government in tackling the DM problem, but cases in Indonesia are still high. The study used the Health Belief Model (HBM) approach developed by Rosentock and Becker in 1974. HBM is a conceptual framework for understanding individual health behaviors. The purpose of this study is the identification of the perceptual factors of susceptibility, seriousness, benefits, obstacles and family support factors to compliance medication DM patients in the work area of Diabetes Center Ternate City in 2017. Method: using cross sectional approach with Sample amounted to 98 respondents. Instruments using Knowledge and Perception Questionnaire were analyzed using Chi Square test. Results: obtained are almost all respondents have perceptions of vulnerability, seriousness, benefits and obstacles are positive, as well as medication compliance, while for more family support is lacking. Conslusions: Statistical test result there is no correlation between perception of susceptibility, seriousness and benefit with medication compliance whereas perception of obstacles showed significant relationship.

EFFECT OF HEALTH EDUCATION AUDIOVISUAL BASED ON HEALTH BELIEF MODEL TOWARDS COMPLIANCE BEHAVIOR OF TB PATIENTS IN PREVENTION TRANSMISSION AT NAMBO PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER AREA

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 8-12
Author(s):  
Ari Nofitasari ◽  
Nawawi Nawawi ◽  
Mimi Yati ◽  
Sarah Sarizan Yunam
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Community Health Center ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Public Health Center ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
Center Area

Background: Health education can improve an adherence and reduce treatment delays in Tuberculosis (TB) patients. Based on results of interviews with TB patients at Nambo Public Health Center in December 2019, the results of interviews that has conducted on 4 patients, it found that the patients was undergoing treatment at the public health center , there were family members who were undergoing same treatment, there had been no routine preventive measures. The 4 patients interviewed said that they did not know clearlyto preventiontransmission  because the health worker only gave a sheet of paper which was recommended to be read at home. The General objective of this study was to determine the effect of health education patients in prevention of transmission at the Nambo Public Health Center Area. Methods: The type of study was quasyi experimental method with a pre test and post test design. The population of this study was 75 people, by using proportional random sampling technique with 26 respondents. The method of analysis  used paired t test of the statistical analysis. Result: The results of this study, showed that the above table analysis obtained the value of t=10,111>1,706, where t count was greater than the value of t table. It shows that there was asignificant effect of Health Prevention behavior at Nambo Public Health Center. Conclusion: It is hoped that the Nambo Community Health Center will always educationorconselingwhichwillincreasecommunityknowledge on TB prevention in the working area.

scholarly journals Perception of women towards contraceptive methods: using health belief model

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Noha Mohamed Mahmoud ◽  
Asmaa Saber Ghaly ◽  
Afaf Hassan Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Maternity Hospitals ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Introduction: The Health Belief Model (HBM) is one of the major conceptual frameworks guiding current research as well as practice in the health sciences. It takes into account the multiple factors present in a person’s decisions to live a healthy life, seek help when needed, and maintain periodic check-ups and screening. Aim of the study is to identify perception of women towards contraceptive methods using the health belief model. Research design: A descriptive research design was utilized in this study. Setting: This study was conducted at four family planning clinics affiliated to four maternity hospitals namely: EL- Shatby Maternity University hospital affiliated to Alexandria University, Dar-Ismail Maternity hospital affiliated to Ministry of Health, Faisal hospital affiliated to Health Insurance and Dar ALWelada hospital affiliated to Medical Health Association. Subjects: A convenience sample of 320 women who were seeking family planning services. Tools; Tool I: Contraceptive users' basic data structured interview schedule; Tool II: Contraceptive users' Health Belief scale. Results: Approximately an equal percent (56.56% & 43.44%) of the contraceptive users perceived themselves either highly susceptible or moderately susceptible for threat of getting pregnant, respectively. More than three-fourths (76.25%) of them had moderate perceived severity to the problems associated with contraceptive use compared to only 23.75% of them who had high level of perception. As much as 84.37% of them highly perceived the benefits of contraception uptake. Meanwhile, almost all (93.44%) of them moderately perceived barriers associated with contraception utilization. Conclusion: Contraceptive users had high perception related to susceptibility of the threat of pregnancy and benefits of contraceptive methods utilization. Moreover, the vast majority of them had moderate perception to severity and barriers associated with contraception uptake. Last but not least, there was a statistically significant correlation between women's health beliefs and their utilization of contraceptive method. 

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