Feasibility and acceptability of daily testing at school as an alternative to self-isolation following close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19: a qualitative analysis

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 22(1)

Published: April 13, 2022

Daily testing using a rapid Lateral Flow Device (LFD) has been suggested as an alternative to self-isolation. A randomised trial comparing daily contact (DCT) in schools with self-isolation found that SARS-CoV-2 transmission within school was comparable and low both groups. However, if this approach is be adopted widely, it critical we understand the perspective of those who will delivering receiving DCT. The aim qualitative process study embedded controlled (RCT) improve understanding range behavioural factors could influence implementation.Interviews were conducted 63 participants, including staff, students, parents students had identified being close someone COVID-19. topic guide explored perceptions testing, positive negative test results, adherence guidance. Data analysed inductive thematic approach.Results organised under three main headings: (1) influencing (2) interpretation results (3) behaviour during period. Participants recognized may allow remain school, which viewed necessary for education social needs. Whilst some felt safer result others raised concerns about safety. did not always how interpret respond although participants reported high levels guidance, improved communications desired.Daily feasible acceptable among contacts people positive. are needed ensure all have good rationale what mean, should acted on, likely following contact. Support self-isolate safety testing.

Language: Английский

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Investigating the association between health vulnerabilities and police enforcement during the Covid-19 pandemic: A novel study using linked administrative data in Scotland

Journal of Criminology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 22, 2025

Public health regulations introduced in response to the Covid-19 pandemic placed unprecedented restrictions on U.K. public. To maximise compliance with regulations, new policing powers were enabling officers issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) those believed have breached them. In Scotland, where over 20,000 Covid-FPNs issued for regulatory breaches, police reported particular challenges dealing non-compliance amongst people vulnerabilities involving mental illness and substance use. Health studies suggest that such conditions most severely impacted by a whole range of ways; however, there are no existing whether this includes use enforcement. Our study addresses gap using linked administrative data from organisations Scotland. Using case-control design, we found who had accessed services psychiatric or more likely received Covid-FPN, especially during first lockdown. The strength association was greatest multiple accessing both before pandemic. findings disproportionately suffering and/or addictions point previously unidentified justice inequality. This novel linkage highlights importance taking into greater consideration when planning future preparedness.

Language: Английский

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Public attitudes towards sustainable development in a changing world: evidence from COVID-19

Journal of Chinese Governance, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 26

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Improving hospitality venue ventilation via behavioural change as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Indoor Environments, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 2(2), P. 100097 - 100097

Published: May 6, 2025

Language: Английский

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A political psychology of the link between populist beliefs and compliance with COVID-19 containment measures

Frontiers in Political Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6

Published: Feb. 14, 2024

This paper addresses the relationship between populist beliefs and compliance with COVID-19 containment measures. We argue that an understanding of this issue depends upon developing a social/political psychology which impact social groups relations behavior. More specifically we propose are based on notion elite authorities opposed to people hence not be trusted by them in turn reduces what they propose. Furthermore, draw distinctions different domains (getting vaccinated, distancing complying “track trace”) forms authority (politicians scientists). that, whereas loss trust politicians only undermines engagement involve direct political (i.e., track trace) scientists very belief there is pandemic all compliance. use survey 321 English Welsh respondents address these arguments. The data provide weak support for hypothesis populism has effect through but case participating trace. stronger scientists, when perceived as part elite. Over results demonstrate ability understand complex relationships able explain how human behavior shaped identities which, turn, ideologies.

Language: Английский

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Rallying around the vaccine: how state-level risk perceptions and nationalism motivate public acceptance of immunization program

Journal of Risk Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 27(3), P. 372 - 388

Published: March 3, 2024

This article presents new arguments on the role of trust in government and nationalist sentiments fostering policy-compliant behaviors. In July September 2020, we launched two waves a COVID-related survey China with stratified quota sampling, formed longitudinal panel dataset 822 responses. Based data, examined how risk perceptions jointly elicited agencies and, consequently, support for state-sponsored immunization program. We argue that increasing concern about to state posed by pandemic motivated Chinese citizens rally around comply its vaccination drives. Nationalist simultaneously elevated perceptions, reinforcing their impact government. Our findings contribute literature crisis governance, offering evidence sentiment may influence dynamic interplay between policy compliance.

Language: Английский

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Understanding barriers and facilitators to compliance with UK social distancing guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative interview study

Published: Aug. 10, 2021

ObjectivesWhen followed, there is evidence that social distancing measures play a major role in reducing the transmission of viruses such as COVID-19. However, not all individuals follow guidance. This study aimed to explore barriers and facilitators compliance with United Kingdom guidelines during COVID-19 pandemic.MethodSemi-structured interviews 116 adults. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis themes mapped domains Capability, Opportunity Motivation Model Behaviour (COM-B).Main Outcome MeasuresWe identified 12 affecting UK guidelines.ResultsBarriers included inconsistent rules, caring responsibilities, fatigue, unintended consequences control measures, need for emotional support. Facilitators informational support responsibility. Six acted both barrier or facilitator: lived environment shared spaces, beliefs about non-compliance, influence others, practical support, trust government. Conclusions Participants experienced range compliance, often dependent on individual circumstances. Reflective motivation, psychological capability opportunity important drivers compliance. Measures enable alongside strategies help maintain motivation comply, provide clear guidance optimise cohesion should be promoted.

Language: Английский

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Decision to self-isolate during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK: a rapid scoping review

BMJ Open, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(3), P. e084437 - e084437

Published: March 1, 2024

Objective Testing for COVID-19 was a key component of the UK’s response to pandemic. This strategy relied on positive individuals self-isolating reduce transmission, making isolation lynchpin in public health approach. Therefore, we scoped evidence systematically identify and categorise barriers facilitators compliance with self-isolation guidance during pandemic UK, inform strategies future pandemics. Design A rapid scoping review conducted. Search Key terms were used search literature databases (PubMed, Scopus WHO Research Database, 7 November 2022), Google Scholar stakeholder-identified manuscripts, ultimately including published English from UK-based studies conducted between 2020 2022. Data extraction synthesis extracted synthesised into themes, organised broadly capability, opportunity motivation, reviewed stakeholders UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Results We included 105 sources, 63 identified UKHSA their decision-making Influences decision comply categorised six themes: perceived ability isolate; information guidance; logistics; social influences, trust; value; consequences. Individuals continuously assessed these factors deciding whether or not self-isolate. Conclusions Decisions self-isolate after test influenced by multiple factors, individuals’ beliefs, concerns, priorities personal circumstances. Future testing must facilitate meaningful financial, practical mental support allow overcome actual negative consequences isolating. Clear, consistent communication purpose procedures isolating will also be critical guidance, should leverage people’s value protecting others. Building trust is essential, but requires investment before next starts.

Language: Английский

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Psychosocial determinants of handwashing and physical distancing behaviour during the COVID‐19 pandemic in the Netherlands: A longitudinal analysis

British Journal of Health Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 2, 2024

Abstract Objectives Physical distancing and handwashing can be important infection prevention measures during an infectious disease outbreak such as the COVID‐19 pandemic. To stimulate these behaviours, knowledge of psychosocial determinants well contextual factors is vital. We present longitudinal, within‐person analyses impact on behaviour. Design used individual‐level data (186,490 participants completing 971,899 surveys) from Corona Behavioural Unit Cohort, a dynamic cohort study conducted 26 months pandemic in Netherlands. Methods Fixed‐effects models were employed to estimate associations between behaviour, combined with main moderating effects factors. Results Pandemic severity was associated more while duration had little effect. Within‐person changes response efficacy most relevant for both self‐efficacy, descriptive norms perceived infecting others affected behaviour indirectly. These stable over time. Associations larger cross‐sectional models, indicating that tend overestimate effects. Conclusions Our highlights importance longitudinal detect possible causal associations. The results suggest outbreak, government public health professionals should clearly communicate (e.g., hospitalization rates) effectiveness recommended reducing risk; seek improve people's capabilities opportunities adhere guidelines, example, by modifying environment.

Language: Английский

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Context Matters: Patterns in Physical Distancing Behavior Across Situations and Over Time During the Covid-19 Pandemic in the Netherlands

Annals of Behavioral Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 58(2), P. 79 - 91

Published: Sept. 14, 2023

Abstract Background Physical distancing is an effective preventative measure during respiratory infectious disease outbreaks. Prior studies on behaviors have largely ignored context characteristics (physical, social) and time. Purpose We investigated patterns in physical over time across situations, as well sociodemographic variation herein. Methods employed data from five rounds of a cohort study conducted throughout the pandemic by Dutch public health institute (RIVM; N ≈ 50.000 per round). Latent Class Analyses to investigate range followed regression models associations between behavior characteristics. Results Participants differed their general tendency adhere guidelines but there were also substantial differences particularly at work, with friends family outdoors. Distancing work was strongly associated environment Younger age groups reported less behavior, close relations (friends or family) work. In periods when situation most severe, people adhered more pronounced these periods. Conclusions social matters for distancing, highlighting importance developing strategies preparedness that improve opportunities (e.g., reducing crowding, one-way traffic) accommodate young safely meet even times high severity lockdowns. Future should account which observed.

Language: Английский

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