Self-protective behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic among people in Thung Wa District, Satun Province
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Background: The COVID-19 infection situation in Satun Province as of October 21, 2021, reported a total of 3,720 cumulative cases and 33 deaths. In Thung Wa District, Satun Province, the cumulative total of cases stood at 104. However, despite the implementation of disease prevention and control measures such as wearing masks, frequent handwashing, maintaining social distancing, and avoiding contact with high-risk shared surfaces, the outbreak has not shown a declining trend. Therefore, the researcher is interested in studying the factors associated with COVID-19 prevention behaviors in Thung Wa District, Satun Province.
Methods: The study design is analytical, involving a sample of 388 participants selected through a systematic sampling method. Data were collected using a questionnaire, with content validity verified by three experts, yielding an IOC score of 0.95. The instrument's reliability was assessed with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.85. Statistical methods used included percentages, mean, standard deviation, median, minimum, maximum, Chi-Square test, and logistic regression analysis.
Results: Factors significantly associated with COVID-19 prevention behaviors (p-value < 0.05) included age between 30-44 years (OR = 2.0; p-value = 0.014) and individuals' attitudes toward COVID-19 (OR = 2.0; p-value = 0.002). Gender, occupation, marital status, income, access to COVID-19-related information, and knowledge about COVID-19 were not significantly associated with COVID-19 prevention behaviors at the 0.05 significance level.
Conclusions: Age between 30-44 years and attitudes toward COVID-19 are associated with COVID-19 prevention behaviors. Therefore, disseminating knowledge through various media is essential for fostering understanding and shaping public attitudes.
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