Factors associated with adherence to preventive measures against COVID-19, among adult Bahraini residents

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a life-altering experience. It compelled individuals to alter their attitudes and habits and adopt measures to prevent the risks of infection. This research discusses factors that determine adherence to these measures, with the aim of enhancing compliance in future pan...

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Published in:Scientific reports 2024-11, Vol.14 (1), p.26537-13, Article 26537
Main Authors: Al Derazi, Adoub, Bubshait, Mariam, Albinjasim, Ameena, Al Binzayed, Amina, Bugahoos, Hessa, Al Rumaihi, Noor, Abuzeyad, Noora, Al Sadeh, Noora, Al Khaja, Noora, Salmeen, Zainab, Naseeb, Tawfeeq, Al Shenawi, Noor
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Language:English
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Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Bahrain - epidemiology
Bahrain 2
Compliance
COVID-19
COVID-19 - epidemiology
COVID-19 - prevention & control
COVID-19 - psychology
COVID-19 1
Cross-Sectional Studies
Disease transmission
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Health promotion
Health risks
Humanities and Social Sciences
Humans
Hygiene
Hygiene 6
Male
Mask use 4
Masks
Middle Aged
multidisciplinary
Older people
Pandemics
Pandemics - prevention & control
Preventive measures 3
Public health
SARS-CoV-2
Science
Science (multidisciplinary)
Social distance 5
Social distancing
Statistical sampling
Surveys and Questionnaires
Young Adult
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Summary:The COVID-19 pandemic has been a life-altering experience. It compelled individuals to alter their attitudes and habits and adopt measures to prevent the risks of infection. This research discusses factors that determine adherence to these measures, with the aim of enhancing compliance in future pandemics. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using snowball non-random sampling through an online Qualtrics survey targeting Bahraini residents, aged 18 and older. The sample included 1,008 participants, and data were analyzed using SPSS, and presented in tables and graphs. The majority of the participants were Bahraini females with a bachelor’s degree, between the ages of 20–29 (43.2%). Awareness of COVID-19 transmission was high, with 87.7%. The adherence rates for preventive measures were high: mask usage at 98.8%, hygiene practices at 93.7%, and social distancing at 92.2%. Older adults aged 50 + showed the highest consistency in compliance (p = 0.001). Individuals with chronic diseases were more likely to adhere to mask use (p 
ISSN:2045-2322
2045-2322
DOI:10.1038/s41598-024-76843-7