Adherence to Social Distancing Measures for Controlling COVID-19 Pandemic: Successful Lesson From Vietnam

Vo, Hoang-Long; Nguyen, Hao Anh Si; Nguyen, Khanh Ngoc; Nguyen, Huong Lan Thi; Nguyen, Hien Thi; Nguyen, Long H.; Vu, Giang Thu; Le, Huong Thi

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2020.589900

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“…Previous studies also showed that the use of facemasks among the general population significantly reduced total infections and the number of deaths, and mask wearing is considered as one of the most effective public health measures in mitigating transmission of SARS-CoV-2 [ 52 ]. Studies from various countries showed the effectiveness of the national application of social distancing measures in reducing the spread of SARS-CoV-2 [ 53 – 55 ]. These studies provide the most reliable evidence on the effectiveness of the use of social distancing measures at community level to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.…”

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Social distancing and preventive practices of government employees in response to COVID-19 in Ethiopia

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Public health and social interventions are critical to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Ethiopia has implemented a variety of public health and social measures to control the pandemic. This study aimed to assess social distancing and public health preventive practices of government employees in response to COVID-19. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1,573 government employees selected from 46 public institutions located in Addis Ababa. Data were collected from 8th to 19th June 2020 using a paper-based self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 23.0. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the data. Binary logistic regression analyses were used to identify factors associated with outcome variables (perceived effectiveness of facemask wearing to prevent coronavirus infection, and COVID-19 testing). Majority of the participants reported facemask wearing (96%), avoiding close contact with people including handshaking (94.8%), consistently followed government recommendations (95.6%), frequent handwashing (94.5%), practiced physical distancing (89.5%), avoided mass gatherings and crowded places (88.1%), restricting movement and travelling (71.8%), and stayed home (35.6%). More than 80% of the participants perceived that consistently wearing a facemask is highly effective in preventing coronavirus infection. Respondents from Oromia perceived less about the effectiveness of wearing facemask in preventing coronavirus infection (adjusted OR = 0.27, 95% CI:0.17–0.45). About 19% of the respondents reported that they had ever tested for COVID-19. Respondents between 40–49 years old (adjusted OR = 0.41, 95% CI:0.22–0.76) and 50–66 years (adjusted OR = 0.43, 95% CI:0.19–0.95) were less likely tested for coronavirus than the younger age groups. Similarly, respondents from Oromia were less likely to test for coronavirus (adjusted OR = 0.26, 95% CI:0.12–0.56) than those from national level. Participants who were sure about the availability of COVID-19 testing were more likely to test for coronavirus. About 57% of the respondents perceived that the policy measures in response to the pandemic were inadequate. The findings showed higher social distancing and preventive practices among the government employees in response to COVID-19. Rules and regulations imposed by the government should be enforced and people should properly apply wearing facemasks, frequent handwashing, social and physical distancing measures as a comprehensive package of COVID-19 prevention and control strategies.

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Social distancing and preventive practices of government employees in response to COVID-19 in Ethiopia

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“…Furthermore, a meta‐analysis of government interventions found that public support for such policies is sensitive to their perceived effectiveness, suggesting that support for COVID‐19 instructions could be increased by sufficiently and clearly communicating the effectiveness of the measures (Reynolds, Stautz, Pilling, van der Linden, & Marteau, 2020 ). There was thematic convergence between Beliefs about Consequences and the Knowledge domain; information about COVID‐19 obtained from government sources facilitated adherence (Gao et al., 2020 ; Vo et al., 2020 ), but competing information sources and lack of trust diluted the main message (Fancourt, Steptoe, & Wright, 2020 ).…”

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“We want to live a little longer and our family want[s] us around”: A summative content analysis of adherence to COVID‐19‐related guidelines using the Theoretical Domains Framework

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Objective Public adherence to COVID‐19‐related government guidance varied during the initial lockdown in the UK, but the determinants of public adherence to such guidance are unclear. We capture spontaneous reflections on adherence to UK government guidance from a representative UK sample, and use the TDF to identify key determinants of COVID‐related behaviours. Design The design was cross‐sectional. Methods Qualitative data were collected from a large sample of UK adults ( N = 2,252) via an online questionnaire as part of a wider survey about the UK public’s responses to the government’s COVID‐19‐related guidance. Summative content analysis was used to identify key guideline terms in the data, followed by latent analysis to interpret the underlying meanings behind the terms using the TDF as an analytical framework. Results Six TDF domains were identified in the data: Environmental Context and Resources; Beliefs about Consequences; Social Influences; Memory, Attention and Decision Processes; Emotion; and Knowledge. Although the samples were motivated and capable of adhering, limitations in their environments, resources, and social support mechanisms restricted behaviour. Self‐reported adherence was sensitive to positive and negative beliefs about the effectiveness of the measures, in addition to interpretations of the terms ‘essential’ and ‘necessary’ in the guidance. Conclusions Despite extensive structural obstacles to adherence, the majority of the British public were able to follow government COVID‐19‐related instructions, provided they had sufficient resources, social support, and positive perceptions about the effectiveness of the measures. Ambiguities surrounding key terminology in the guidance left room for interpretation, which may have contributed to non‐adherence.

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“…Setting a social distancing rule in public sites and punishment for those who do not follow the regulations would be an effective alternative. Although China has no compulsory measures regarding social distancing, such policies have been implemented in foreign countries, such as France and Switzerland [57]. As in other countries, the public could take photographs and report through the appropriate channel anybody who does not follow the social distancing requirements.…”

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An Assessment of Social Distancing Obedience Behavior during the COVID-19 Post-Epidemic Period in China: A Cross-Sectional Survey

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Social distancing plays a critical role in reducing the disease diffusion risk during the COVID-19 pandemic and post-pandemic period. In order to explore the social distancing obedience behavior, a comprehensive survey was conducted in this study by collecting data from 1064 Chinese residents in January 2021 by means of a questionnaire. Structural equation modeling (SEM) and hierarchical linear regression (HLR) analyses were employed to investigate the research hypotheses considered, testing the three influencing factors of social distancing obedience behavior: public guidance, risk perception, and regulation punishment. The reliability and validity of the measurements are demonstrated. The outcomes from the conducted analyses show that the public guidance significantly affects risk perception of individuals, while risk perception imposes a positive impact on social distancing obedience behavior. Moreover, risk perception serves a mediating role in the relationship between the public guidance and social distancing obedience behavior. In addition, regulation punishment positively predicts social distancing obedience behavior and could even have a greater effect by enhancing risk perception. Hence, this study suggests that the relevant authorities and agencies implement strong social distancing policies during the COVID-19 post-pandemic period from the perspective of promoting the public guidance, risk perception, and regulation punishment.

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Adherence to Social Distancing Measures for Controlling COVID-19 Pandemic: Successful Lesson From Vietnam

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Social distancing and preventive practices of government employees in response to COVID-19 in Ethiopia

Social distancing and preventive practices of government employees in response to COVID-19 in Ethiopia

“We want to live a little longer and our family want[s] us around”: A summative content analysis of adherence to COVID‐19‐related guidelines using the Theoretical Domains Framework

An Assessment of Social Distancing Obedience Behavior during the COVID-19 Post-Epidemic Period in China: A Cross-Sectional Survey

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