Adherence to social distancing measures in southern Brazil, 2020/2021: a cross-sectional study
Authors:
- Pâmela Moraes VolzPVPâmela Moraes Volz
- Vanise dos Santos Ferreira VieroVVVanise dos Santos Ferreira Viero
- Elizabet Saes-SilvaESElizabet Saes-Silva
- Bianca Languer VargasBVBianca Languer Vargas
- Fernanda Oliveira MellerFMFernanda Oliveira Meller
- Antônio Augusto SchäferASAntônio Augusto Schäfer
- Simone dos Santos PaludoSPSimone dos Santos Paludo
- Lauro Miranda DemenechLDLauro Miranda Demenech
- Lucas Neiva-SilvaLNLucas Neiva-Silva
- Samuel Carvalho DumithSDSamuel Carvalho Dumith
Open Access
- 14 June 2024
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Sociedade Beneficente Israelita Brasileira Hospital Albert Einstein in Einstein (São Paulo)
- Vol. 22, 1-8
Abstract
Highlights Approximately one in five respondents adhered to measures of social distancing. Adherence to social distancing was more prevalent in women, older adults with low educational levels, and those affected by multiple chronic diseases. Less than 5% of the population left home normally, whereas the vast majority only went out to carry out essential activities. ABSTRACT Objective: We aimed to analyze the frequency of adherence to social distancing and individual protection measures of adult and older populations in two citiesKeywords
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