We assessed adherence to government recommendations implemented shortly after the introduction of COVID-19 in Mozambique in March 2020, through two online cross-sectional surveys in April and June 2020. We quantified adherence to preventive measures by a composite score comprising of five measures: physical distancing, face mask use, hand hygiene, cough hygiene, and avoidance of touching the face. 3770 and 1115 persons participated in the first and second round respectively. Wearing face masks, regular handwashing and cough hygiene all reached compliance rates of over 90% while physical distancing and avoiding to touch the face reached a compliance rate of 80–90%. A multivariable model investigating factors associated with adherence found that being older, more educated, and belonging to the healthcare sector increased the odds for higher adherence. Private workers and retired people, respondents receiving COVID-19 information through social media, and those who reported flu-like symptoms were less likely to adhere. 6% of respondents reported flu-like symptoms which aligned with the WHO clinical definition of COVID-19, suggesting low level community transmission. In conclusion, most respondents in this online survey in Mozambique complied well with strategies to prevent COVID-19. Whether the good preventive behaviour explains the low grade COVID-19 transmission requires further study.

There are still considerable gaps in the process of using research evidence for policy making in Mozambique. We recommend key actions to take to improve the research-to-policy pipeline.

Background: SARS-CoV2 continues to be a concern for the whole world, provoking anxiety about a new vaccine or an assertive action to put end to its disastrous effects. In addition to demanding more and more to the level of cohesion that exists between nations, with emphasis on socio-economic blocs, this pandemic has also brought about some divergences in the response strategies to Sars-Cov2. Methodology:This article was based on Health Authorities Websites content review. were established analysis indicators based on the subjects published on the World Health Organization (WHO) website in the same period, and through a thorough review of the national health authorities 'websites, the content of these official digital platforms was reviewed and compared in the context of southern African countries as members of SADC.Main Body: Was found that the information published on the websites of the health authorities is important to guarantee credible information to the different interested parties, in addition to contributing to the fight against misinformation, taboos and erroneous perceptions, which leads to maladjusted behaviors, attitudes and practices of individuals. Main health authority websites were found, some websites created specifically for information on COVID-19 but with the link located on the health authority page and other delegated to third parties but with all official legitimacy. All these sources have been given the same consideration. Short Conclusion:Although members of the same socio-economic organization, differ on the use of health authority' websites for the dissemination of information on COVID-19.