Socio-demographic determinants of compliance with Covid-19 Protocol among women attending antenatal clinics in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State

Abstract

This study was to find out whether women visiting prenatal clinics in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State complied with the COVID-19 protocol. The study has four research objectives and four research questions to address. The study was conducted using a descriptive survey approach. Women attending antenatal clinics in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area made up the study's population. The sample of 400 women visiting antenatal clinics was chosen using a multi-stage sampling procedure. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to gather data, which was then analysed using basic frequencies, percentages, and chi-square at the 0.05 level of significance. The results revealed that 301(75.3%) had strong COVID-19 protocol compliance, while 99(24.8%) had low COVID-19 protocol compliance. The findings revealed a statistically significant relationship between age and COVID-19 protocol compliance among women attending prenatal clinics in Rivers State's Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. In addition, the results revealed a non-significant relationship between the degree of education, employment, socioeconomic position, marital status, and compliance with COVID-19 procedures among women attending the antenatal clinics in Rivers State. The bulk of the responders was found to be in good compliance with the COVID-19 protocol. Hence, there is a need to put in policies that may ensure continuity. The study recommended amongst others that the government should through its relevant agencies conduct more enlightenment campaigns through public talk to create more awareness on the need for adequate compliance with COVID-19 protocols in the general populace.