Table 3.
Preparedness Toward COVID-19 Prevention of Chronic Diseases Patients Who Had Follow-Up in the North Shaw Zone Healthcare Facilities, Oromia Region, from May 5, 2020, to June 5/2020 (n=410)
| Preparedness Variables | Yes (%) | No (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Do you have water and soap at your house get to prevent COVID-19? | 328(80) | 82(20) |
| Do you stock alcohol or sanitizer to prevent COVID-19? | 299(72.9) | 111(27.1) |
| Do you stock mask and glove to prevent COVID-19? | 95(23.2) | 315(76.8) |
| Do you stock sufficient medication for your chronic illness? | 261(63.7) | 149(36.3) |
| Do you have an emergency phone number in a visible area in the house? | 145(35.4) | 265(64.6) |
| Do you stock blench to prevent COVID-19? | 188(45.9) | 222(54.1) |
| Do you stock dustbin for soft tissue disposal? | 238(58) | 172(42.0) |
| Will your family allow time to prepare and preventive measures? | 269(65.6) | 141(34.4) |
| Do you reduce the frequency of visiting the hospital during COVID-19? | 265(64.6) | 145(35.4) |
| Do you stock sufficient food to reduce frequency marketing? | 217(52.9) | 193(47.1) |
| Do you prepare an isolation room for suspected family members? | 194(47.3) | 216(52.7) |
| Minimum – maximum | 0–11 | |
| Mean ±SD | 6.63±2.9 | |
| COVID-19 prevention, preparedness | ||
| Good preparedness | 219(53.4) | |
| poor preparedness | 191(46.6) | |