Factors associated with adherence to self-isolation and lockdown measures in the UK: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate factors associated with adherence to self-isolation and lockdown measures due to COVID-19 in the UK.

Study design

Online cross-sectional survey.

Methods

Data were collected between 6th and 7th May 2020. A total of 2240 participants living in the UK aged 18 years or older were recruited from YouGov's online research panel.

Results

A total of 217 people (9.7%) reported that they or someone in their household had symptoms of COVID-19 (cough or high temperature/fever) in the last 7 days. Of these people, 75.1% had left the home in the last 24 h (defined as non-adherent). Men were more likely to be non-adherent, as were people who were less worried about COVID-19, and who perceived a smaller risk of catching COVID-19. Adherence was associat

SUBMITTER: Smith LE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7474581 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature