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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Main Authors: Juan Rubén Herrera Masó, Luisa Hernández Alarcón, Carlos L. Pérez Hernández, Gisselle Fernández Peña, Alain Manuel Chaple Gil, Ernesto B. Rodríguez Ledesma, Nidia Márquez Morales
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Published: Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana 2022-12-01
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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Luisa Hernández Alarcón
Carlos L. Pérez Hernández
Gisselle Fernández Peña
Alain Manuel Chaple Gil
Ernesto B. Rodríguez Ledesma
Nidia Márquez Morales
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Carlos L. Pérez Hernández
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description 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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spelling doaj-art-a68e7eb44ec242fbb098caa4e11f8d412025-08-20T03:26:10ZengUniversidad de Ciencias Médicas de La HabanaRevista Habanera de Ciencias Médicas1729-519X2022-12-01215e4870e48701997Covid-19: perception of population risk and compliance with protection measures in HavanaJuan Rubén Herrera Masó0Luisa Hernández Alarcón1Carlos L. Pérez Hernández2Gisselle Fernández Peña3Alain Manuel Chaple Gil4Ernesto B. Rodríguez Ledesma5Nidia Márquez Morales6Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana. La Habana.Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana. La Habana.Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana. La Habana.Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana. La Habana.Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana. La Habana. Universidad Autónoma de Chile. Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud. Temuco, Chile.Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana. La Habana.Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana. La Habana.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.https://revhabanera.sld.cu/index.php/rhab/article/view/4870covid-19, sars-cov-2, percepción de riesgo, medidas de protección
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Nidia Márquez Morales
Covid-19: perception of population risk and compliance with protection measures in Havana
Revista Habanera de Ciencias Médicas
covid-19, sars-cov-2, percepción de riesgo, medidas de protección
title Covid-19: perception of population risk and compliance with protection measures in Havana
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title_fullStr Covid-19: perception of population risk and compliance with protection measures in Havana
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title_short Covid-19: perception of population risk and compliance with protection measures in Havana
title_sort covid 19 perception of population risk and compliance with protection measures in havana
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