Compliance with local travel restrictions and face masks during first phase of COVID-19 pandemic in Ireland: a national survey.

ABSTRACT: This study examines compliance with local travel restrictions and assesses early uptake of mask wearing, during the initial phase of the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Ireland, to inform the ongoing outbreak response. A series of four nationally representative telephone surveys were developed. Information was collected at a household level and from primary respondents. Multivariable logistic regression estimated the association between sociodemographic characteristics and compliance with the local travel restriction and with mask use in primary respondents. Household compliance with local travel restrictions was similar by region, household size and social position. 73.4% of all household members complied, with high levels maintained over time. Higher proportions report

SUBMITTER: Kearney PM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8992341 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature