Young People's Attitudes, Perceptions and Experiences of Social Distancing and Self-Isolation During the Second Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Int J Public Health
; 68: 1604388, 2023.
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| ID: mdl-37465049
ABSTRACT
Objectives:
Social distancing and self-isolation were key parts of the UK's strategy for reducing the spread of COVID-19. This study explored young people's attitudes, perceptions and experiences of social distancing and social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods:
Qualitative individual, family and paired-friendship interviews were conducted. All 26 participants lived or worked in East London and were aged between 20 and 39 years.Results:
Qualitative analysis revealed three main themes 1) trust and breaking of the social distancing and self-isolation rules-trust in their friends to be careful and say if they are unwell; 2) own rule making-making their own household rules which made them less guilty about breaking national rules as they were adhering to rules (albeit their own); and 3) lack of clarity around self isolation and the need for practical support-confusion around length of time needed to self isolate and what self-isolation really meant.Conclusion:
Developing more effective and targeted communications and practical support mechanisms to encourage better adherence to social distancing and self-isolation rules among young people will be essential to prevent the spread of COVID-19.Palavras-chave
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
COVID-19
Tipo de estudo:
Qualitative_research
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article