Quarantine preparedness - the missing factor in COVID-19 behaviour change? Qualitative insights from Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A key feature of the global public health response to contain and slow the spread of COVID-19 has been community-based quarantine and self-isolation. As part of The Optimise Study, this research sought to understand the factors that influence people's ability to undertake home-based quarantine and isolation to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Methods

Semi-structured qualitative phone interviews (n = 25) were conducted by telephone with people who participated in community-based quarantine in Australia before 31 March 2020. The Capability Opportunity Motivation Behaviour model was used to conduct a thematic analysis.

Results

Participants required clear, accessible and trusted information to guide them in home-based quarantine and isolation. A sense of social

SUBMITTER: Davis A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9502922 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature