Adoption of personal protective measures by ordinary citizens during the COVID-19 outbreak in Japan.

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 o

SUBMITTER: Machida M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7194542 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature