Patterns and predictors of adherence to health-protective measures during COVID-19 pandemic in the UK: cross-sectional and longitudinal findings from the HEBECO study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adherence to health-protective behaviours (regularly washing hands, wearing masks indoors, maintaining physical distancing, carrying disinfectant) remains paramount for the successful control of COVID-19 at population level. It is therefore important to monitor adherence and to identify factors associated with it. This study assessed: 1) rates of adherence, to key COVID-19 health-protective behaviours and 2) the socio-demographic, health and COVID-19-related factors associated with adherence.

Methods

Data were collected on a sample of UK-based adults during August-September 2020 (n = 1,969; lockdown restrictions were eased in the UK; period 1) and November 2020- January 2021 (n = 1944; second UK lockdown; period 2).

Results

Adherence ranged between 50-95%,

SUBMITTER: Kale D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9749621 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature