Selecting The Effective Ways to Prevent COVID-19 From Spreading Using Fuzzy AHP Method

Mohd Fazril Izhar Mohd Idris; Khairu Azlan Abd Aziz; Nilam Sri Farhana Abd Aziz

doi:10.24191/jcrinn.v8i2.348

Selecting The Effective Ways to Prevent COVID-19 From Spreading Using Fuzzy AHP Method

Authors

Mohd Fazril Izhar Mohd Idris College of Computing, Informatics and Media, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perlis Branch, Arau Campus, 02600 Arau, Perlis
Khairu Azlan Abd Aziz College of Computing, Informatics and Media, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perlis Branch, Arau Campus, 02600 Arau, Perlis
Nilam Sri Farhana Abd Aziz College of Computing, Informatics and Media, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perlis Branch, Arau Campus, 02600 Arau, Perlis

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/jcrinn.v8i2.348

Keywords:

COVID-19, prevention strategies, Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP), pair-wise comparisons, hygiene, social/physical measures, health monitoring

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on global health and economies. This study aims to identify highly effective prevention strategies for mitigating the spread of COVID-19 using the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP) method. The FAHP is a fuzzy logic-based extension of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) technique, allowing for the consideration of both tangible and intangible criteria. The study focuses on seven key criteria: social/physical measures, health monitoring, avoidance of unnecessary contact, hygiene practices, immunity/fitness, healthy diet, and sharing personal items. By involving three decision-makers, including a nurse, a Medical Officer (MO), and a Medical Assistant (MA), the relative weights of these criteria are calculated using pair-wise comparisons and Buckley's approach. The findings reveal that hygiene emerges as the most critical factor in preventing the spread of COVID-19, followed by social/physical measures and health monitoring. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers and healthcare professionals in selecting and implementing effective preventive measures to control the spread of COVID-19.

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