Social isolation and the speed of covid-19 cases: measures to prevent transmission

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the social isolation index and the speed of new cases of Covid-19 in Brazil. Methods: Quantitative ecological, documentary, descriptive study using secondary data, comparing the period from March 14 to May 1, 2020, carried out with the 27 Brazilian federative units, characterizing the study population. The data were analyzed through descriptive statistics using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences-SPSS® software, evaluating the correlation between the social isolation index and the number of new cases of Covid-19, using Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Results: The increase in Covid-19 cases is exponential. There was a significant, negative correlation regarding the social isolation index and the speed of the number of new cases by Pearson's coefficient, which means that as the first one increases, the second one decreases. Conclusion: Social isolation measures have significant effects on the rate of coronavirus infection in the population.

The self-care process of community-dwelling older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic

“…From the various information obtained about the disease, it can be observed that older adults performed self-care practices related to preventive methods that are effective and recommended in the fight against COVID-19, with increased frequency of hand washing, use of alcohol gel several times a day, washing food and wearing a mask ( 24 - 25 ) . Social distancing was a relevant measure, as it has significant effects on the speed of spread of the disease; however, this greatly affected older adults, especially with regard to activities of daily living (work, going to the bank, church), family contact and access to health services ( 26 ) .…”

“…in the fight against COVID-19, with increased frequency of hand washing, use of alcohol gel several times a day, washing food and wearing a mask (24)(25) . Social distancing was a relevant measure, as it has significant effects on the speed of spread of the disease; however, this greatly affected older adults, especially with regard to activities of daily living (work, going to the bank, church), family contact and access to health services (26) . However, some practices performed by older adults without scientific basis were observed, anchored in the large circulation of erroneous information in the media, also called fake news.…”

O processo de autocuidado de idosos comunitários no contexto da pandemia de COVID-19

“…A partir das diversas informações obtidas sobre a doença, pode-se observar que os idosos realizaram práticas de autocuidado relacionadas aos métodos preventivos que são eficazes e recomendadas no combate da COVID-19, com intensificação da frequência da lavagem das mãos, uso de álcool gel diversas vezes no dia, lavagem de alimentos e uso de máscara (24)(25) . O distanciamento social foi uma medida relevante, pois tem efeitos significativos sobre a velocidade de propagação da doença; no entanto, isso afetou sobremaneira os idosos, principalmente no que diz respeito às atividades da vida diária (trabalhar, ir ao banco, igreja), contato familiar e acesso aos serviços de saúde (26) .…”

Effectiveness of educational interventions in knowledge, attitude, and practice for preventing respiratory infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis

“…Educational actions in health aimed at professionals in the service and the entire community have been highlighted, in recent years, as focuses on the dissemination of preventive measures for RI (6) . Thus, adopting educational interventions seems to be timely and necessary for preventing these diseases (7)(8) .…”