Non-adherence to COVID-19 containment behaviours: results from an all-Ireland telephone survey
Abstract Background COVID-19 public health measures like handwashing and social distancing can help stem the spread of the virus. Adherence to guidelines varies between individuals. This study aims to identify predictors of non-adherence to social distancing and handwashing guidelines. Methods A cro...
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| author | Martin Dempster Nicola O’Connell Christopher D. Graham Cliodhna O’Connor Lina Zgaga Emma Burke Luke Mather Gail Nicolson Joe Barry Gabriel Scally Ann Nolan Katy Tobin Philip Crowley Catherine D. Darker |
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| description | Abstract Background COVID-19 public health measures like handwashing and social distancing can help stem the spread of the virus. Adherence to guidelines varies between individuals. This study aims to identify predictors of non-adherence to social distancing and handwashing guidelines. Methods A cross-sectional weekly telephone survey was conducted over eight weeks (11/06/2020–05/08/2020). The sample included adults resident on the island of Ireland (75:25 split between ROI and NI). Data were collected on demographics, threat perceptions, fear of COVID-19, response efficacy and self-efficacy, response cost and social norms, COVID-19 behaviours, mood, loneliness, and self-reported health. Results 3011 participants were surveyed. Handwashing non-adherers were more likely to be male (OR: 5.2, 95% CI: 2.4 – 11.3), to have higher levels of loneliness (OR: 1.86, 95% CI: 1.1 – 3.1), and higher perceptions of handwashing costs (OR: 3.4, 95% CI: 2.2 – 5.2). Those reporting rarely engaging in social distancing were more likely to be members of lower socioeconomic groups, to be younger (OR: 0.97, 95% CI: 0.96 – 0.98), male (OR: 1.67, 95% CI: 1.1 – 2.5), healthcare workers (OR: 1.98, 95% CI: 1.1 – 3.4), to report lower mood (OR: 1.72, 95% CI: 1.3 – 2.2), were less likely to live in households with people aged under-18 (OR: 0.75, 95% CI: 0.6 – 0.9), and to have lower fear of COVID-19 (OR: 0.79, 95% CI: 0.6 – 0.9). Conclusions Non-adherers to handwashing differ to social distancing non-adherers. Public health messages should target specific demographic groups and different messages are necessary to improve adherence to each behaviour. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-20734a8b635c46e9b3b8241f253761a02022-12-22T02:54:52ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582022-05-012211810.1186/s12889-022-13322-6Non-adherence to COVID-19 containment behaviours: results from an all-Ireland telephone surveyMartin Dempster0Nicola O’Connell1Christopher D. Graham2Cliodhna O’Connor3Lina Zgaga4Emma Burke5Luke Mather6Gail Nicolson7Joe Barry8Gabriel Scally9Ann Nolan10Katy Tobin11Philip Crowley12Catherine D. Darker13School of Psychology, Queen’s University BelfastSchool of Psychology, Queen’s University BelfastSchool of Psychology, Queen’s University BelfastSchool of Psychology, Queen’s University BelfastDiscipline of Public Health and Primary Care, Institute of Population Health, Trinity College DublinDiscipline of Public Health and Primary Care, Institute of Population Health, Trinity College DublinDiscipline of Public Health and Primary Care, Institute of Population Health, Trinity College DublinDiscipline of Public Health and Primary Care, Institute of Population Health, Trinity College DublinDiscipline of Public Health and Primary Care, Institute of Population Health, Trinity College DublinSchool of Medicine, University of BristolTrinity Centre for Global Health, Trinity College DublinSchool of Medicine, Global Brain Health Institute, Trinity College DublinQuality Improvement, Health Service Executive, Dr Steevens’ HospitalDiscipline of Public Health and Primary Care, Institute of Population Health, Trinity College DublinAbstract Background COVID-19 public health measures like handwashing and social distancing can help stem the spread of the virus. Adherence to guidelines varies between individuals. This study aims to identify predictors of non-adherence to social distancing and handwashing guidelines. Methods A cross-sectional weekly telephone survey was conducted over eight weeks (11/06/2020–05/08/2020). The sample included adults resident on the island of Ireland (75:25 split between ROI and NI). Data were collected on demographics, threat perceptions, fear of COVID-19, response efficacy and self-efficacy, response cost and social norms, COVID-19 behaviours, mood, loneliness, and self-reported health. Results 3011 participants were surveyed. Handwashing non-adherers were more likely to be male (OR: 5.2, 95% CI: 2.4 – 11.3), to have higher levels of loneliness (OR: 1.86, 95% CI: 1.1 – 3.1), and higher perceptions of handwashing costs (OR: 3.4, 95% CI: 2.2 – 5.2). Those reporting rarely engaging in social distancing were more likely to be members of lower socioeconomic groups, to be younger (OR: 0.97, 95% CI: 0.96 – 0.98), male (OR: 1.67, 95% CI: 1.1 – 2.5), healthcare workers (OR: 1.98, 95% CI: 1.1 – 3.4), to report lower mood (OR: 1.72, 95% CI: 1.3 – 2.2), were less likely to live in households with people aged under-18 (OR: 0.75, 95% CI: 0.6 – 0.9), and to have lower fear of COVID-19 (OR: 0.79, 95% CI: 0.6 – 0.9). Conclusions Non-adherers to handwashing differ to social distancing non-adherers. Public health messages should target specific demographic groups and different messages are necessary to improve adherence to each behaviour.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13322-6COVID-19Non-adherencePublic health messagingHandwashingSocial distancingPublic health guidelines |
| spellingShingle | Martin Dempster Nicola O’Connell Christopher D. Graham Cliodhna O’Connor Lina Zgaga Emma Burke Luke Mather Gail Nicolson Joe Barry Gabriel Scally Ann Nolan Katy Tobin Philip Crowley Catherine D. Darker Non-adherence to COVID-19 containment behaviours: results from an all-Ireland telephone survey BMC Public Health COVID-19 Non-adherence Public health messaging Handwashing Social distancing Public health guidelines |
| title | Non-adherence to COVID-19 containment behaviours: results from an all-Ireland telephone survey |
| title_full | Non-adherence to COVID-19 containment behaviours: results from an all-Ireland telephone survey |
| title_fullStr | Non-adherence to COVID-19 containment behaviours: results from an all-Ireland telephone survey |
| title_full_unstemmed | Non-adherence to COVID-19 containment behaviours: results from an all-Ireland telephone survey |
| title_short | Non-adherence to COVID-19 containment behaviours: results from an all-Ireland telephone survey |
| title_sort | non adherence to covid 19 containment behaviours results from an all ireland telephone survey |
| topic | COVID-19 Non-adherence Public health messaging Handwashing Social distancing Public health guidelines |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13322-6 |
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