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Adoption of personal protective measures by ordinary citizens during the COVID-19 outbreak in Japan.
Machida, Masaki; Nakamura, Itaru; Saito, Reiko; Nakaya, Tomoki; Hanibuchi, Tomoya; Takamiya, Tomoko; Odagiri, Yuko; Fukushima, Noritoshi; Kikuchi, Hiroyuki; Kojima, Takako; Watanabe, Hidehiro; Inoue, Shigeru.
  • Machida M; Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Tokyo Medical University, 6-1-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8402, Japan; Department of Infection Prevention and Control, Tokyo Medical University Hospital, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan.
  • Nakamura I; Department of Infection Prevention and Control, Tokyo Medical University Hospital, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan.
  • Saito R; Division of International Health (Public Health), Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, 1-757, Asahimachi-dori, Niigata, Niigata 951-8510, Japan.
  • Nakaya T; Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University, Aoba, 468-1, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0845, Japan.
  • Hanibuchi T; Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University, Aoba, 468-1, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0845, Japan.
  • Takamiya T; Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Tokyo Medical University, 6-1-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8402, Japan.
  • Odagiri Y; Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Tokyo Medical University, 6-1-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8402, Japan.
  • Fukushima N; Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Tokyo Medical University, 6-1-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8402, Japan.
  • Kikuchi H; Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Tokyo Medical University, 6-1-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8402, Japan.
  • Kojima T; Department of International Medical Communications, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan.
  • Watanabe H; Department of Infection Prevention and Control, Tokyo Medical University Hospital, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan.
  • Inoue S; Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Tokyo Medical University, 6-1-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8402, Japan. Electronic address: inoue@tokyo-med.ac.jp.
Int J Infect Dis ; 94: 139-144, 2020 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-46641
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES:

To clarify the implementation status of personal protective measures by ordinary citizens in Japan during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak.

METHODS:

This was a cross-sectional study based on internet-based survey. A total of 2400 people (50% male 20-79 years) were selected between February 25 and 27, 2020, from registrants of an Internet research company, to complete a questionnaire. Participants were asked to indicate how often they implemented the following five personal protective measures recommended by the World Health Organization (hand hygiene, social distancing measures, avoiding touching the eyes, nose and mouth, respiratory etiquette, and self-isolation). In addition, the participants responded to questions regarding the daily frequency of hand hygiene events.

RESULTS:

The prevalence of the five personal protective measures ranged from 59.8% to 83.8%, with the lowest being avoiding touching the eyes, nose, and mouth. In total, 34.7% implemented all personal protective measures. The median daily hand hygiene events were 5 per day (25th percentile, 75th percentile 3,8).

CONCLUSIONS:

The protective measures implemented by ordinary citizens are insufficient and further public awareness activities are required.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Health Behavior / Coronavirus Infections / Pandemics / Betacoronavirus Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Int J Infect Dis Journal subject: Communicable Diseases Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.ijid.2020.04.014

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Health Behavior / Coronavirus Infections / Pandemics / Betacoronavirus Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Int J Infect Dis Journal subject: Communicable Diseases Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.ijid.2020.04.014