Does pre-COVID impulsive behaviour predict adherence to hygiene and social distancing measures in youths following the COVID-19 pandemic onset? Evidence from a South African longitudinal study.

Does pre-COVID impulsive behaviour predict adherence to hygiene and social distancing measures in youths following the COVID-19 pandemic onset? Evidence from a South African longitudinal study.

Abstract Background Engagement in protective behaviours relating to the COVID-19 pandemic has been proposed to be key to infection control. This is particularly the case for youths as key drivers of infections. A range of factors influencing adherence have been identified, including impulsivity and...

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Main Authors: Katharina Haag, Stefani Du Toit, Nace Mikus, Sarah Skeen, Kathryn Steventon Roberts, Marguerite Marlow, Vuyolwethu Notholi, Akhona Sambudla, Yeukai Chideya, Lorraine Sherr, Mark Tomlinson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
COVID
Impulsivity
Adolescence
LMIC
Longitudinal
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15310-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15310-w

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