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ArticleRevista de saude publica2026

Adoption of Covid-19 preventive behaviors in the community: Salvador and Rio de Janeiro.

Gabriele Amorim, Danielle Souto de Medeiros, Fabiane Soares, Laio Magno, Thaís Regis Aranha Rossi, Thiago Silva Torres, Valdiléa Gonçalves Veloso, Débora Castanheira, Inês Dourado

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Gabriele AmorimUniversidade Federal da Bahia. Instituto Multidisciplinar de Saúde. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva. Vitória da Conquista, BA, Brasil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0003-6028-9766
Danielle Souto de MedeirosUniversidade Federal da Bahia. Instituto Multidisciplinar de Saúde. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva. Vitória da Conquista, BA, Brasil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2480-8990
Fabiane SoaresUniversidade Federal da Bahia. Instituto de Saúde Coletiva. Salvador, BA, Brasil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4067-7860
Laio MagnoUniversidade Federal da Bahia. Instituto de Saúde Coletiva. Salvador, BA, Brasil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3752-0782
Thaís Regis Aranha RossiUniversidade do Estado da Bahia. Departamento de Ciências da Vida. Salvador, BA, Brasil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2561-088X
Thiago Silva TorresFundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Nacional de Infectologia Evandro Chagas. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2557-601X
Valdiléa Gonçalves VelosoFundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Nacional de Infectologia Evandro Chagas. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6622-3165
Débora CastanheiraFundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Nacional de Infectologia Evandro Chagas. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6995-1259
Inês DouradoUniversidade Federal da Bahia. Instituto de Saúde Coletiva. Salvador, BA, Brasil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1675-2146

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Abstract

objectiveTo describe the prevalence of adoption of Covid-19 preventive behaviors and to evaluate associated factors among users of health units in Salvador and Rio de Janeiro.

methodsCross-sectional study conducted between July 2022 and July 2023. Adoption of preventive behaviors was assessed based on eight behaviors, grouped into the following outcomes: social distancing; respiratory etiquette; mask use; hand hygiene; sociodemographic, housing, structural characteristics, and individual perceptions. All analyses were stratified by study site. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed using Poisson regression with robust variance.

resultsA total of 5,476 participants from Salvador and 1,940 from Rio de Janeiro were evaluated. The most prevalent preventive behaviors were respiratory etiquette (82.7 and 84.3%) and hand hygiene (84.9 and 79.1%), respectively. In Salvador, age remained associated with all behaviors assessed. In Rio de Janeiro, adoption of preventive behaviors increased among those who received a Covid-19 vaccine booster. In both cities, individuals aged 40-59 years, ≥ 60 years, and those not employed showed higher adherence to social distancing. Respiratory etiquette was more prevalent among women, individuals with complete high school education, and those who received a Covid-19 booster. Mask use and hand hygiene were associated with female sex, older age, and vaccine booster in both locations. Mask use was also more frequent among those vaccinated against influenza, while hand hygiene was associated with higher education.

conclusionsThese findings reinforce the importance of public policies that promote maintenance of preventive behaviors and awareness of epidemic prevention, particularly among men, younger individuals, those with lower education, and those who do not receive recommended vaccines or booster doses.

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COVID-19Health BehaviorAdolescentAdultAgedBrazilCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHand HygieneHumansMaleMiddle AgedPhysical DistancingSARS-CoV-2Socioeconomic FactorsYoung Adult

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