Changes in Social Behavior Over Time During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Public health recommendations aimed at limiting the spread of SARS-CoV-2 have encouraged social distancing and masks as economies across the United States re-open. Understanding adherence to these guidelines will inform further efforts to reduce transmission. In this repeated cross-sectional survey...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Sheehan, Megan M, Pfoh, Elizabeth, Speaker, Sidra L, Rothberg, Michael
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2020
Materias:
Preventive Medicine
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7603888/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33150106
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.10754
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Sumario:Public health recommendations aimed at limiting the spread of SARS-CoV-2 have encouraged social distancing and masks as economies across the United States re-open. Understanding adherence to these guidelines will inform further efforts to reduce transmission. In this repeated cross-sectional survey study, we describe changes in social behavior in Ohio during periods of declining and rising cases. While essential activities remained consistent over time, more individuals attended gatherings of 10 or more people as cases rose, particularly in the 18-29 age group. A majority of individuals wore masks. It appears necessary to continue limiting gatherings and encourage mask-wearing, particularly among younger groups.

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