ArticleHealth promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals2021
Knowledge of social distancing measures and adherence to restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- COVID-19 restrictions increased perceptions of social isolation for older people discharged home after rehabilitation: A mixed-methods study.Australasian journal on ageing · 2022Article
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- Factors Affecting COVID-19 Preventive Behaviors among University Students in Beijing, China: An Empirical Study Based on the Extended Theory of Planned Behavior.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
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- Knowledge of social distancing measures and adherence to restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals · 2021Article
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Abstract
issue addressedWith no efficacious treatments or vaccines available, social distancing measures remain the most effective approach for reducing the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. However, adherence to social distance measures presumably requires knowledge and understanding of the current social distancing restrictions.
methodsA modified version of the Theory of Planned Behaviour examined the role of knowledge and understanding of current social distancing measures in predicting intentions to adhere to social distancing restrictions. An online survey was administered to respondents (N = 374) in Melbourne, Australia during a period of heightened social distancing restrictions. In addition to measuring respondents' general intentions to adhere to restrictions, vignettes were used to assess intended behaviour in specific situations.
resultsKnowledge of social distancing restrictions predicted intentions to adhere in specific situations, but not general intentions to adhere. Knowledge of restrictions also predicted positive attitudes towards current restrictions and a greater perceived ability to adhere to the restrictions, while positive attitudes was a good predictor of both general and specific intentions to adhere.
conclusionsThe findings suggest that attitudes towards restrictions may influence whether individuals attempt to adhere to restrictions, but knowledge of the restrictions influences whether the intended behaviour actually adheres to current restrictions. SO WHAT?: These outcomes indicate that members of the public should be educated regarding the negative consequences associated with the COVID-19 virus and the capacity of social distancing to reduce transmission of the virus, and a need for social distancing restrictions to be uncomplicated and clearly communicated.
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