investigating the level of quarantine compliance among people in close contact with a person infected with covid-19 patients

Background and aims: covid-19 has emerged as a novel pandemic, emphasizing the crucial role of prevention and quarantine measures. compliance with these measures becomes particularly important for individuals in close contact with covid-19-infected individuals. this study aimed to investigate the level of quarantine compliance among individuals who had close contact with covid-19 patients in hamadan province, as well as identify predictors associated with compliance. methods: this descriptive-analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted between march and july 2022, involving 350 individuals who had close contact with covid-19 patients in hamadan province, iran. a researcher-designed questionnaire was employed to gather participants’ demographic and clinical information, as well as their adherence to quarantine principles, through a 7-question assessment. the collected data were statistically analyzed using stata software, version 16. results: the study participants had a mean age of 40.23±12.91 years. the rate of good compliance with quarantine measures among individuals in close contact with covid-19 patients was found was 58.66%. adjusted logistic regression analysis revealed that men in close contact with covid-19 patients had a 1.66 times higher chance of complying with quarantine compared to women (odds ratio [or]=1.66, 95% ci=1.06, 2.56), p=0.025). additionally, individuals over the age of 60 who had close contact with covid-19 patients exhibited a 2.28 times higher chance of non-compliance with quarantine (or=2.28, 95% ci=1.17, 4.45, p=0.015). conclusion: demographic characteristics could significantly influence compliance with quarantine principles among individuals in close contact with covid-19 patients. addressing these factors is crucial for effective health planning and patient education in the country.