Adherence to Coronavirus Disease 2019 Preventive Measures in a Representative Sample of the Population of the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland.
Int J Public Health
; 67: 1605048, 2022.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2023046
ABSTRACT
Objectives:
We quantified adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures and explored associated factors, after the first and during the second Swiss epidemic waves.Methods:
With an observational cohort study in a representative sample of individuals aged 15 years and more, we analysed the association between self-reported adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures (respect of simple hygiene rules; respect of social distancing rules; wearing a mask) and socio-demographic factors, the existence of a chronic disease, and the existence of a previous confirmed COVID-19 episode.Results:
Highest adherence was to simple hygiene rules, followed by social distancing rules and mask wearing, with a slight decrease for simple hygiene rules and a strong increase for mask wearing between visits. Men were significantly less likely to respect simple hygiene rules and wear a mask in public. Participants aged 65 years and more (versus 25-64 years) and those with at least one chronic disease (versus none) were two times more likely to respect social distancing rules and wear a mask.Conclusion:
Adherence to social distancing rules and mask wearing was rather poor, especially compared to other countries.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Epidemics
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Cohort study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
Int J Public Health
Journal subject:
Public Health
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Ijph.2022.1605048
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