Thực hành về phòng chống dịch COVID-19 của người dân tại Nha Trang, tỉnh Khánh Hòa năm 2022

The global emergence of COVID-19 presented unprecedented challenges to public health systems worldwide. In Vietnam, particularly in densely populated tourist destinations like Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa province, understanding community-level responses to the pandemic was crucial for effective control strategies. This academic paper addresses the critical need to evaluate resident adherence to preventive measures. By examining the current "COVID-19 prevention practices" in Nha Trang during 2022, this study aims to provide valuable insights into the factors influencing compliance and to inform targeted public health interventions to mitigate "SARS-CoV-2" transmission and enhance "disease prevention" efforts. The findings are essential for shaping future pandemic preparedness and response frameworks.

Public health officials, policymakers, and researchers in epidemiology and community medicine, particularly those focused on infectious disease control and community health in Vietnam.

This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the "COVID-19 prevention practices" among 538 residents in Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa province, in 2022, utilizing face-to-face interviews for data collection. The research revealed that a significant majority, 79.2% of participants, demonstrated adequate overall prevention practices. Specifically, the compliance rates for adaptive prevention measures stood at 66%, while consistent preventive behaviors were observed in 83.5% of the population. The study identified several key factors significantly associated with proper "COVID-19" prevention practices, including ethnicity, household living arrangements, the number of "SARS-CoV-2" vaccine doses received, and individuals' attitudes toward pandemic prevention. The findings underscore the importance of tailored public health approaches. To enhance the efficacy of "disease prevention" in "Khanh Hoa", the study recommends that local health authorities prioritize targeted communication campaigns, especially for ethnic minorities and multi-generational households. Furthermore, it highlights the necessity of promoting full and booster vaccination coverage, implementing behavioral change programs to foster positive attitudes, and establishing a periodic epidemic surveillance process. These interventions are crucial for strengthening community resilience and improving public health outcomes in the face of future infectious disease threats.