Perception and practice of social distancing among Egyptians in COVID-19 pandemic

Bakry, Huny; Waly, Eman H.

doi:10.3855/jidc.13160

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“…However, they are more likely to use the social distancing strategy compared to females. These findings are in line with a study on the practice of social distancing done in the Egyptian context [46]; being male and working and living in urban communities positively contribute to the practice of social distancing, with high statistical significance. In addition, our study indicates that household income and race also are contributing factors to the practice of social distancing.…”

Section: Preventive Behavioursupporting

confidence: 89%

Behavioural response to the Covid-19 pandemic in South Africa

Kollamparambil

Oyenubi

2021

PLoS ONE

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Background Given the economic and social divide that exists in South Africa, it is critical to manage the health response of its residents to the Covid-19 pandemic within the different socio-economic contexts that define the lived realities of individuals. Objective The objective of this study is to analyse the Covid-19 preventive behaviour and the socio-economic drivers behind the health-response behaviour. Data The study employs data from waves 1 and 2 of South Africa’s nationally representative National Income Dynamics Study (NIDS)—Coronavirus Rapid Mobile Survey (CRAM). The nationally representative panel data has a sample of 7073 individuals in Wave 1 and 5676 individuals in Wave 2. Methods The study uses bivariate statistics, concentration indices and multivariate estimation techniques, ranging from a probit, control-function approach, special-regressor method and seemingly unrelated regression to account for endogeneity while identifying the drivers of the response behaviour. Findings The findings indicate enhanced behavioural responsiveness to Covid-19. Preventive behaviour is evolving over time; the use of face mask has overtaken handwashing as the most utilised preventive measure. Other measures, like social distancing, avoiding close contact, avoiding big groups and staying at home, have declined between the two periods of the study. There is increased risk perception with significant concentration among the higher income groups, the educated and older respondents. Our findings validate the health-belief model, with perceived risk, self-efficacy, perceived awareness and barriers to preventive strategy adoption identified as significant drivers of health-response behaviour. Measures such as social distancing, avoiding close contact, and the use of sanitisers are practised more by the rich and educated, but not by the low-income respondents. Conclusion The respondents from lower socio-economic backgrounds are associated with optimism bias and face barriers to the adoption of preventive strategies. This requires targeted policy attention in order to make response behaviour effective.

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Section: Preventive Behavioursupporting

confidence: 89%

Behavioural response to the Covid-19 pandemic in South Africa

Kollamparambil

Oyenubi

2021

PLoS ONE

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“…However, lack of conveyance and difficulty in staying away from friends was more significantly observed in interns and residents rather than in attending physicians. The study from general population of Egypt also observed that staying away from friends and family was the most important barrier to efficiently practicing social distancing [8].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 92%

“…There have been international and local studies to judge the knowledge, attitudes, and practices about Covid-19 on both the general population [14][15][16][17][18] as well as the HCWs [19][20][21][22]. However only one study has been done which focuses solely on social distancing and assesses perceptions and practices of the general population [8]. The study reported that males with age>30 and those with higher levels of education tend to have significantly better social distancing practices.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Social distancing is defined as deliberately increasing the physical space between people to contain the spread of the disease [7]. It is a fundamental aspect of various public health measures being taken to control the spread of Covid-19 pandemic [8]. Even before the advent of this pandemic, importance of social distancing has been reviewed in controlling other viral epidemics [9].…”

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confidence: 99%

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2021

J Clin Immunol Immunother

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BackgroundPerceptions and practices about social distancing are not well reported among physicians. The aim of this study was to assess the practice and perceptions of physicians regarding social distancing and factors associated with it. MethodsA cross sectional study among physicians was conducted from October to December 2020. Perception, practices, and possible factors behind low compliance were assessed on a Likert scale. Association between age, gender and physician level and practices, perceptions and factors linked to social distancing was analysed using one-way analysis of variance with significance level at p ≤ 0.05. Results100 doctors responded out of 140 (71.2%), 16 were disregarded. Mean age was 31.89 ± 6.33. 40 were males (47.6%) with majority being residents (50, 59.5%). Overall, perceptions about social distancing were positive while practices were found lacking. Important factors behind lack of social distancing practice were difficulty in talking with masks (1.89 ± 0.850), difficulty in staying away from friends (1.73 ± 0.855), difficulty in staying away from family (1.31 ± 0.514) and overcrowding of HCWs (1.64 ± 0.739). Attending physicians more strongly agreed with certain perception and had better social distancing practices. Lack of conveyance (p=0.001), lack of spaces for eating (p=0.003) and resting (p=0.001) and difficulty in staying away from friends (p=0.002) made practicing social distancing difficult for interns and residents as compared to attending physicians. ConclusionPhysicians normally have a positive perception about social distancing, but due to personal and work-related factors, compliance to social distancing practices is being found lacking.

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“…8 In recent history the preventive measures were applied to control the spread of swine and bird flu. 9,10 The best method to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection is the practicing of physical distancing, 11 which refers to the maintenance of a safe distance between people who are not from one home. 12 Social distancing includes the practice of staying at home and compliance with at least 1-metre space.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Response to the Precautionary Measures to Prevent Coronaviruses-19; after Decline of the Pandemic, Taif City, KSA

2021

IJPHRD

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Introduction:In spite of regression of pandemic curve in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia there is fears of second wave especially during this winter.Objective: This study aims to explore the public commitment to COVID-19's precautionary measures after the dropping of the cumulative curve towards regression, and to determine the role of society culture in the compliance with these preventive procedures.Methodology: This is a descriptive cross-section survey conducted in Taif city, Saudi Arabia. Using a convenience sampling method. Results:The score of society compliance with precautionary measures after regression of curve towards flat line was (3.72±0.47/) which considered high. There was a significant relationship between nationality and the precautionary measures to prevent COVID-19 (t=-2.34, p<0.05, = 0.02), the mean score of non-Saudi (3.88±0.36), which exceeded Saudi mean scores (3.70±0.48). Fewparticipants thought that there was overstatement against COVID-19's precautionary measures. Conclusion:After regression of COVID-19 curve towards flat line, the level of society commitment to the preventive measures was still high. Most responders adhere to kept a distance from a person who has signs of SARS-CoV-2.

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Perception and practice of social distancing among Egyptians in COVID-19 pandemic

Cited by 12 publications

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Behavioural response to the Covid-19 pandemic in South Africa

Behavioural response to the Covid-19 pandemic in South Africa

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Response to the Precautionary Measures to Prevent Coronaviruses-19; after Decline of the Pandemic, Taif City, KSA

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