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ArticleJournal of public health (Oxford, England)2023

Compliance with local travel restrictions and face masks during first phase of COVID-19 pandemic in Ireland: a national survey.

Patricia M Kearney, Mary Spillane, Rory Humphries, Alannah Gannon, Danko Stamenic, Cliodhna Ni Bhuachalla, Philipp Hoevel, Ella Arensman, Micheal O'Riordain, M Isabela Troya and 5 more

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Article in Journal of public health (Oxford, England), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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15 authors.

Patricia M KearneySchool of Public Health, University College Cork, National University of Ireland, Cork T12 XF62, Ireland.ORCID 0000-0001-9599-3540
Mary SpillaneSchool of Mathematical Sciences, University College Cork, Cork T12 XF64, Ireland.
Rory HumphriesSchool of Mathematical Sciences, University College Cork, Cork T12 XF64, Ireland.
Alannah GannonSchool of Public Health, University College Cork, National University of Ireland, Cork T12 XF62, Ireland.
Danko StamenicSchool of Public Health, University College Cork, National University of Ireland, Cork T12 XF62, Ireland.
Cliodhna Ni BhuachallaDepartment of Public Health, Health Service Executive South, Cork T12 XH60, Ireland.
Philipp HoevelDepartment of Surgery, Mercy University Hospital, Cork T12 WE28, Ireland.ORCID 0000-0002-1370-4272
Ella ArensmanSchool of Public Health, University College Cork, National University of Ireland, Cork T12 XF62, Ireland.
Micheal O'RiordainDepartment of Surgery, Mercy University Hospital, Cork T12 WE28, Ireland.
M Isabela TroyaSchool of Public Health, University College Cork, National University of Ireland, Cork T12 XF62, Ireland.ORCID 0000-0003-0474-3832
Ali S KhashanSchool of Public Health, University College Cork, National University of Ireland, Cork T12 XF62, Ireland.
Eilis O'ReillySchool of Public Health, University College Cork, National University of Ireland, Cork T12 XF62, Ireland.
Claire BuckleySchool of Public Health, University College Cork, National University of Ireland, Cork T12 XF62, Ireland.
Lois O'ConnorHSE- Health Protection Surveillance Centre, Dublin, D01 A4A3, Ireland.
Ivan J PerrySchool of Public Health, University College Cork, National University of Ireland, Cork T12 XF62, Ireland.

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Health Research Board
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThis study examines compliance with local travel restrictions and assesses early uptake of mask wearing, during the initial phase of the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Ireland, to inform the ongoing outbreak response.

methodsA series of four nationally representative telephone surveys were developed. Information was collected at a household level and from primary respondents. Multivariable logistic regression estimated the association between sociodemographic characteristics and compliance with the local travel restriction and with mask use in primary respondents.

resultsHousehold compliance with local travel restrictions was similar by region, household size and social position. 73.4% of all household members complied, with high levels maintained over time. Higher proportions reported travelling for non-permitted reasons with time. Older age, female gender and attending higher education were independently associated with compliance to local travel restrictions. Among primary respondents, no factors were independently associated with mask use.

conclusionHigh compliance with local travel restrictions during the early stages of the pandemic demonstrates the engagement of the population with public health guidance. Although high compliance with local travel restrictions was generally maintained over time, non-permitted activities increased. Early adoption of mask use before required by national policy or legislation provides further evidence of the responsiveness of the population.

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COVID-19FemaleHumansIrelandMasksPandemicsSARS-CoV-2ComplianceCovid-19Face masksNon-pharmaceutical interventionsTravel restrictions

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PMCPMC8992341

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