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A Cross-Sectional Study and Observational Assessment of Shoppers' COVID-19 Prevention Behaviors in Southwestern Ontario, Canada.
Thaivalappil, Abhinand; Young, Ian; Pearl, David L; Zhang, Ruijia; Papadopoulos, Andrew.
  • Thaivalappil A; Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
  • Young I; School of Occupational and Public Health, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • Pearl DL; Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
  • Zhang R; Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
  • Papadopoulos A; Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
Disaster Med Public Health Prep ; 17: e384, 2023 05 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2319836
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

The aim of this study was to observe the level of alcohol-based sanitizer, mask use, and physical distancing across indoor community settings in Guelph, ON, Canada, and to identify potential barriers to practicing these behaviors.

METHODS:

Shoppers were observed in June 2022 across 21 establishments. Discrete in-person observations were conducted and electronically recorded using smartphones. Multilevel logistic regression models were fitted to identify possible covariates for the 3 behavioral outcomes.

RESULTS:

Of 946 observed shoppers, 69% shopped alone, 72% had at least 1 hand occupied, 26% touched their face, 29% physically distanced ≥ 2 m, 6% used hand sanitizer, and 29% wore masks. Sanitizer use was more commonly observed among people who wore masks and in establishments with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) signage posted at the entrance. Mask use was more commonly observed during days without precipitation and in establishments with some or all touch-free entrances. Shoppers more commonly physically distanced ≥ 2 m when they were shopping alone.

CONCLUSIONS:

This supports evidence for environmental context influencing COVID-19 preventive behaviors. Intervention efforts aimed at visible signage, tailored messaging, and redesigning spaces to facilitate preventive behaviors may be effective at increasing adherence during outbreaks.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Disaster Med Public Health Prep Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Dmp.2023.48

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Disaster Med Public Health Prep Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Dmp.2023.48