COVID-19 outbreak in Brazil: adherence to national preventive measures and impact on people's lives, an online survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The first case of COVID-19 infection was diagnosed in Brazil 26th February 2020. By March 16th, physical distancing and confinement measures were implemented by the Brazilian government. Little is known about how these measures were followed up by the Brazilian people and their impact on daily routine.

Methods

In early April 2020, using an online platform, we organized an online survey among adults living in Brazil about their COVID-19 preventive behavior and impact on their daily routine.

Results

Data from 23,896 respondents were analyzed (mean age: 47.4 years). Due to COVID-19 restrictions, half (51.1%) of the professionals reported working from home. Regular handwashing was practiced by 98.7% of participants; 92.6% reported adhering to the 1.5-2 m physic

SUBMITTER: Faria de Moura Villela E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7812554 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature