Barriers and Facilitators of Adherence to the COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines: A Qualitative Study

Background: Despite the recommendations to follow guidelines for prevention of COVID-19, different communities do not completely adhere these guidelines. The aim this study was explore barriers and facilitators adherence people Sanandaj COVID-19 Materials & Methods: present a qualitative content analysis conducted in 2020. A purposive sampling method among residents Sanandaj, Iran applied continued until data saturation achieved. Twenty semi-structured interviews were with participants. verbatim transcription analyzed through conventional analysis. Results: Participants included 12 men 8 women. Data yielded categories 26 sub-categories regarding participants’ myths, being under pressure, letting awareness, fear, commitment, unity against disease, warnings. Conclusion: According findings, it is necessary correct people’s beliefs, support them, continue make them informed about disease. Increasing awareness strengthening spirit people, increasing level warnings can be effective