Covid-19: perception of population risk and compliance with protection measures in Havana
Introduction: Before cases of Covid-19 were registered in Cuba, a prevention and control plan was developed and a working group was formed to advise the Government on the confrontation of the pandemic with a crucial and cohesive participation of the community, the health workers, and the scientific...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana
2022-12-01
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| Series: | Revista Habanera de Ciencias Médicas |
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| Online Access: | https://revhabanera.sld.cu/index.php/rhab/article/view/4870 |
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| Summary: | Introduction: Before cases of Covid-19 were registered in Cuba, a prevention and control plan was developed and a working group was formed to advise the Government on the confrontation of the pandemic with a crucial and cohesive participation of the community, the health workers, and the scientific community of the country.
Objective: to explore the risk perception and attitudes of people residing in Havana in compliance with protection measures during Covid-19.
Material and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out between May and July 2021 applying an online survey in Google Forms that remained online for three months and was answered voluntarily by 2 012 residents in all the municipalities of Havana that were members of population groups of interest on Telegram®, WhatsApp, and other social networks.
Results: Low risk perception and non-compliance with protection measures were evidenced among the respondents.
Conclusions: The low perception of population risk and non-compliance with protection measures contribute to increasing the severity of the epidemiological situation in Havana and the spread of the pandemic. |
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| ISSN: | 1729-519X |