Advanced search
Publication Cover
Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare Volume 13, 2020 - Issue
Submit an article Journal homepage
210
Views
21
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Original Research

Predictors of Non-Adherence to Public Health Instructions During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Michel Kabamba Nzaji1 Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kamina, Kamina, Democratic Republic of the Congo;2 Operational Research Unit, Ministry of Health, National Expanded Program for Immunization, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the CongoCorrespondence[email protected]
ORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-3843-654X
ORCID Icon,
Guillaume Ngoie Mwamba1 Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kamina, Kamina, Democratic Republic of the Congo;3 Village Reach, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
,
Judith Mbidi Miema2 Operational Research Unit, Ministry of Health, National Expanded Program for Immunization, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
,
Elie Kilolo Ngoy Umba1 Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kamina, Kamina, Democratic Republic of the Congo
,
Ignace Bwana Kangulu1 Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kamina, Kamina, Democratic Republic of the Congo
,
Deca Blood Banza Ndala4 Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Nursing Care Section, Higher Institute of Medical Techniques of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
,
Paul Ciamala Mukendi5 Department of Teaching and Administration in Nursing, Nursing Section, Higher Institute of Medical Techniques of Mbuji-Mayi, Mbuji-Mayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
,
Denis Kabila Mutombo4 Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Nursing Care Section, Higher Institute of Medical Techniques of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the CongoORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5312-1349
ORCID Icon,
Marie Claire Balela Kabasu4 Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Nursing Care Section, Higher Institute of Medical Techniques of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
,
Moise Kanyki Katala4 Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Nursing Care Section, Higher Institute of Medical Techniques of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
,
John Kabunda Mbala4 Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Nursing Care Section, Higher Institute of Medical Techniques of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
&
Oscar Luboya Numbi6 Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
 show all
Pages 1215-1221 | Published online: 21 Oct 2020

Citations (21)

Keep up to date with the latest research on this topic with citation updates for this article.

Subscribe to citation updates

Read on this site (2)

Negussie Boti Sidamo, Sultan Hussen, Tamiru Shibiru, Meseret Girma, Mulugeta Shegaze, Abera Mersha, Teshale Fikadu, Zeleke Gebru, Eshetu Andarge, Mustefa Glagn, Selamawit Gebeyehu, Bilcha Oumer & Gebremaryam Temesgen. (2021) Exploring Barriers to Effective Implementation of Public Health Measures for Prevention and Control of COVID-19 Pandemic in Gamo Zone of Southern Ethiopia: Using a Modified Tanahashi Model. Risk Management and Healthcare Policy 14, pages 1219-1232.
Read now
Fatema S Shaikh, Nahier Aldhafferi, Areej Buker, Abdullah Alqahtani, Subhodeep Dey, Saema Abdulhamid, Dalal Ali Mahaii AlBuhairi, Raha Saud Abdulaziz Alkabour, Waad Sami O Atiyah, Sara Bachar Chrouf, Abdussalam Alshehri, Sunday Olusanya Olatunji, Abdullah M Almuhaideb, Mohammed S Alshahrani, Yousof AlMunsour & Vahitha B Abdul-Salam. (2021) Comorbidities and Risk Factors for Severe Outcomes in COVID-19 Patients in Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare 14, pages 2169-2183.
Read now

Articles from other publishers (19)

Katharina Haag, Stefani Du Toit, Nace Mikus, Sarah Skeen, Kathryn Steventon Roberts, Marguerite Marlow, Vuyolwethu Notholi, Akhona Sambudla, Yeukai Chideya, Lorraine Sherr & Mark Tomlinson. (2023) Does pre-COVID impulsive behaviour predict adherence to hygiene and social distancing measures in youths following the COVID-19 pandemic onset? Evidence from a South African longitudinal study.. BMC Public Health 23:1.
Crossref
Mahmoud Abbasi, Mohsen Naserirad & Meysam Haddadi Barzoki. (2022) Political Psychological and Sociocultural Determinants of Compliance with COVID-19 Emergency Measures Among Waste Pickers in an Iranian Sub-urban Slum Community. Journal of Prevention 44:1, pages 15-33.
Crossref
Yves Kashiya, Joel Ekofo, Chrispin Kabanga, Irene Agyepong, Wim Van Damme, Sara Van Belle, Fidele Mukinda & Faustin Chenge. (2023) Multilevel Governance and Control of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Learning from the Four First Waves. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 20:3, pages 1980.
Crossref
Joel-Pascal Ntwali N'konzi, Chidozie Williams Chukwu & Farai Nyabadza. (2022) Effect of time-varying adherence to non-pharmaceutical interventions on the occurrence of multiple epidemic waves: A modeling study. Frontiers in Public Health 10.
Crossref
Nayereh Baghcheghi, Mehdi Mesri, Mahmood Karimi, Shoaleh Bigdeli & Hamid Reza Koohestani. (2022) Development and psychometric properties of COVID-19 related Healthcare Student stress scale (CHSSS). BMC Psychology 10:1.
Crossref
Bernardo O. A. Arde, Epifania M. R. Purisima, Hirokazu Ito & Rozzano C. Locsin. (2021) Reimagining quarantine: Assuring hopefulness in nursing and healthcare. Nursing Inquiry 29:4.
Crossref
Apirak Bumyut, Sasithorn Thanapop & Dusanee Suwankhong. (2022) Exploring Readiness towards Effective Implementation of Safety and Health Measures for COVID-19 Prevention in Nakhon-Si-Thammarat Community-Based Tourism of Southern Thailand. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19:16, pages 10049.
Crossref
Mariusz Duplaga. (2022) The Roles of Health and e-Health Literacy, Conspiracy Beliefs and Political Sympathy in the Adherence to Preventive Measures Recommended during the Pandemic. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19:14, pages 8346.
Crossref
Dalau Mukadi Nkamba, Patrick J Arena, Adva Gadoth, Nicole A Hoff, Camille Dzogang, David Kampilu, Michael Beya, Hui-Lee Wong, Steven Anderson, Didine Kaba & Anne W Rimoin. (2022) Adherence to face mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic among women seeking antenatal care in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: a facility-based cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 12:7, pages e060929.
Crossref
Suol Thanh Pham, Cuong Van Dam, Chu Xuan Duong, Nghi Huynh Phuong Duong, Xuyen Thi Kim Nguyen, Han Gia Diep, Nguyet Kim Nguyen, Duyen Thi Nhan Le, Trang Thi Nhu Nguyen, Tu Thi Cam Le, Thao Thi Thanh Nguyen, Henri van Asten & Thang Nguyen. (2022) Medication Adherence of Vietnamese Outpatients with Chronic Diseases during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease 7:6, pages 101.
Crossref
Mesay Sata Shanka & Mesay Moges Menebo. (2022) When and How Trust in Government Leads to Compliance with COVID-19 Precautionary Measures. Journal of Business Research 139, pages 1275-1283.
Crossref
Sina Ahmadi, Zahra Jorjoran Shushtari, Marzieh Shirazikhah, Akbar Biglarian, Seyed Fahim Irandoost, Toktam Paykani, Ali Almasi, Nader Rajabi-Gilan, Nafiul Mehedi & Yahya Salimi. (2022) Social Determinants of Adherence to COVID-19 Preventive Guidelines in Iran: A Qualitative Study. INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing 59, pages 004695802210841.
Crossref
Guendalina Graffigna, Lorenzo Palamenghi, Serena Barello, Mariarosaria Savarese, Greta Castellini, Edoardo Lozza & Andrea Bonanomi. (2021) Measuring citizens’ engagement during emergencies: Psychometric validation of the Public Health Engagement Scale for Emergency Settings (PHEs-E). PLOS ONE 16:12, pages e0261733.
Crossref
Neda SoleimanvandiAzar, Seyed Fahim Irandoost, Sina Ahmadi, Tareq Xosravi, Hadi Ranjbar, Morteza Mansourian & Javad Yoosefi Lebni. (2021) Explaining the reasons for not maintaining the health guidelines to prevent COVID-19 in high-risk jobs: a qualitative study in Iran. BMC Public Health 21:1.
Crossref
Christopher J. Armitage, Chris Keyworth, Jessica Z. Leather, Lucie Byrne-Davis & Tracy Epton. (2021) Identifying targets for interventions to support public adherence to government instructions to reduce transmission of SARS-CoV-2. BMC Public Health 21:1.
Crossref
Kristen L. Lavallee, Julia Brailovskaia, Saskia Scholten, Silvia Schneider & Jürgen Margraf. (2021) Perceptions of Macro- and Micro-Level Factors Predict COVID-19 Self-Reported Health and Safety Guidelines Adherence. European Journal of Psychology Open 80:4, pages 152-164.
Crossref
Gabriella Y. Meltzer, Virginia W. Chang, Sarah A. Lieff, Margaux M. Grivel, Lawrence H. Yang & Don C. Des Jarlais. (2021) Behavioral Correlates of COVID-19 Worry: Stigma, Knowledge, and News Source. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18:21, pages 11436.
Crossref
Marco Antonio Correa Varella, Severi Luoto, Rafael Bento da Silva Soares & Jaroslava Varella Valentova. (2021) COVID-19 Pandemic on Fire: Evolved Propensities for Nocturnal Activities as a Liability Against Epidemiological Control. Frontiers in Psychology 12.
Crossref
Laura Gutiérrez-Velasco, Cristina Liébana-Presa, Elena Abella-Santos, Vega Villar-Suárez, Rocío Fernández-Gutiérrez & Elena Fernández-Martínez. (2021) Access to Information and Degree of Community Awareness of Preventive Health Measures in the Face of COVID-19 in Spain. Healthcare 9:2, pages 104.
Crossref

Related research

People also read lists articles that other readers of this article have read.

Recommended articles lists articles that we recommend and is powered by our AI driven recommendation engine.

Cited by lists all citing articles based on Crossref citations.
Articles with the Crossref icon will open in a new tab.