Application drivers in Covid-19 times: Information and prevention trends in the Brazilian context

ABSTRACT

Objective:The study aims to verify, based on the guidelines of the Brazilian Ministry of Health for the prevention of Covid-19, how the application drivers use this information during their work routine. Methods: This isan applied research, with qualitative and quantitative character, which uses the Netnography Method for the collection and analysis of data immersed in groups of communication applications, especially the WhatsApp. Results: The results showed a tendency for Brazilian application drivers to comply with the World Health Organization and the Brazilian Ministry of Health guidelines for the prevention of Covid-19, in view of the self-care revealed in the questionnaire responses. Conclusions: It is concluded that, in the complex ecosystem of this research, which involves public health, discussions must be faced with academic research, and science of quality. © 2020, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. All rights reserved.