Commitment to protective measures during the COVID-19 pandemic in Syria: A nationwide cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 continues to impose itself on all populations of the world. Given the slow pace of vaccination in the developing world and the absence of effective treatments, adherence to precautionary infection control measures remains the best way to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic from spiraling out of control. In this study, we aim to evaluate the extent to which the Syrian population adheres to these measures and analyze the relationship between demographic variables and adherence.

Methods

This cross-sectional study took place in Syria between January 17 and March 17, 2021. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. The questionnaire was distributed in both electronic and printed versions. Our sam

SUBMITTER: Shibani M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9565665 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature