Associations between Wearing Masks, Washing Hands, and Social Distancing Practices, and Risk of COVID-19 Infection in Public: A Cohort-Based Case-Control Study in Thailand

Doung-ngern, Pawinee; Suphanchaimat, Repeepong; Panjangampatthana, Apinya; Janekrongtham, Chawisar; Ruampoom, Duangrat; Daochaeng, Nawaporn; Eungkanit, Napatchakorn; Pisitpayat, Nichakul; Srisong, Nuengruethai; Yasopa, Oiythip; Plernprom, Patchanee; Promduangsi, Pitiphon; Kumphon, Panita; Suangtho, Paphanij; Watakulsin, Peeriya; Chaiya, Sarinya; Kripattanapong, Somkid; Chantian, Thanawadee; Namwat, Chawetsan; Limmathurotsakul, Direk

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“…There has been a lot of public health messaging on face mask wearing and hand hygiene on Thai mass media channels and healthcare networks. A recent study among COVID-19 patients and their contacts in Thailand showed that wearing masks, washing hands and social distancing were strongly associated with lower risk of COVID-19 infections 21 . The evidence that mask wearing can help protect people from the infection has become more obvious, and this has resulted in updates of international guidelines related to mask wearing 22 , 23 .…”

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Perspectives on public health interventions in the management of the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand

Pan-ngum¹,

Poomchaichote²,

Peerawaranun³

et al. 2021

Wellcome Open Res

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Background: Any government needs to react quickly to a pandemic and make decisions on healthcare interventions locally and internationally with little information regarding the perceptions of people and the reactions they may receive during the implementation of restrictions. Methods: We report an anonymous online survey in Thailand conducted in May 2020 to assess public perceptions of three interventions in the Thai context: isolation, quarantine and social distancing. A total of 1,020 participants, of whom 52% were women, responded to the survey. Results: Loss of income was the main concern among respondents (>80% for all provinces in Thailand). Traditional media and social media were important channels for communication during the pandemic. A total of 92% of respondents reported that they changed their social behaviour even before the implementation of government policy with 94% reporting they performed social distancing, 97% reported using personal protective equipment such as masks and 95% reported using sanitizer products. Conclusions: This study showed a high level of compliance from individuals with government enforced or voluntarily controls such as quarantine, isolation and social distancing in Thailand. The findings from this study can be used to inform future government measures to control the pandemic and to shape communication strategies.

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Perspectives on public health interventions in the management of the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand

Pan-ngum¹,

Poomchaichote²,

Peerawaranun³

et al. 2021

Wellcome Open Res

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“…As there is still not enough vaccination prevention for COVID-19 worldwide and in anticipation of rapidly mutating viruses which transitions may not be prevented by vaccinations, performing individual preventive behaviors including frequent hand washing, facemask wearing and physical distancing in public areas plays a very important role to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and other communicable diseases in the community [4,5]. Public health organizations striving to develop behavioral interventions to promote individual preventive behaviors among the general population should accordingly take the ndings of this study into account.…”

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Association of Social-cognitive Factors With Individual Preventive Behaviors of Covid-19 Among a Mixed-sample of Older Adults From China and Germany

Duan

Lippke

Liang

et al. 2021

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Background: Older adults are vulnerable to infection and infections developing into severe diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic. Performing individual preventive behaviors including hand washing frequently, facemask wearing and physical distancing play an important role to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 in the community. Identifying key correlates of the preventive behaviors that are modifiable through intervention is a recognized priority. This study aimed to examine the association of social-cognitive factors (motivational and volitional factors) with preventive behaviors in a mixed-sample of older adults from China and Germany and to evaluate the moderating effects of countries on the associations of these factors with preventive behaviors.Methods: Cross-sectional questionnaire surveys were conducted in China (June 2020 to July 2020) and Germany (June 2020 to February 2021). 578 older adults completed the online survey (N Chinese = 356, mean age = 67.75, SD = 6.24, 39.6% females; N German = 222, mean age = 69.09, SD = 6.9, 63.5% females). The questionnaire consisted of demographics, three preventive behaviors (hand washing, facemask wearing and physical distancing) before and during the pandemic, motivational factors (health knowledge, attitude, subjective norm, risk perception, motivational self-efficacy, intention) and volitional factors (volitional self-efficacy, planning and self-monitoring) of preventive behaviors. Univariate linear regressions and multiple hierarchical linear regressions with simple slope analyses were used. Results: The majority of motivational and volitional factors were associated with three preventive behaviors with small-to-moderate effect sizes (f2 = .02 to .17), when controlling for demographics and past preventive behaviors. When country was included in the regression models, it predicted all three preventive behaviors. Country also moderated five associations, including 1) volitional self-efficacy and hand washing, 2) self-monitoring and facemask wearing, 3) motivational self-efficacy and physical distancing, 4) volitional self-efficacy and physical distancing, and 5) planning and physical distancing. Conclusions: Findings underline the generic importance of modifiable factors and addressing them through preventive behavior interventions especially increasing health knowledge, developing intentions and plans, and strengthening self-efficacy among older adults. Country-related mechanisms should be considered when aiming to learn from other countries on the promotion of preventive behaviors.

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“…29 Penelitian yang dilakukan oleh Doungngern pada tahun 2020 menunjukkan bahwa perilaku menggunakan masker (aOR 0.23; 95%CI 0.09-0.60), perilaku menjaga jarak > 1 meter (aOR 0.15; 95%CI 0.04-0.63), dan perilaku mencuci tangan dengan sabun (aOR 0.33; 95%CI 0.13-0.87) berhubungan dalam menurunkan risiko infeksi COVID-19. 30 Penelitian terkait faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan kejadian COVID-19 di Jawa Tengah belum dilakukan. Di sisi lain, penelitian ini sangat bermanfaat dalam menentukan upaya pencegahan dan pengendalian COVID-19.…”

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Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Kejadian Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) di Provinsi Jawa Tengah

Damayanti

Sutiningsih

Kusariana

et al. 2022

Comm. Health. Epid. J

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Background: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global pandemic disease which attacked respiratory organ and caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Central Java is the third-ranked province with the most positive COVID-19 cases in Indonesia and is still experiencing additional cases until December 2021. Central Java has also been the province with the highest number of COVID-19 red zones in Indonesia. Factors related to COVID-19 have to be known so the efforts to prevent COVID-19 can be carried out effectively and the risks of infection can be decreased. This study aims to analyze the factors related to COVID-19 infections of Central Java population.Methods: This research is an analytical study with a cross sectional approach. The research method is quantitative. The research samples were 200 citizens of Central Java Province. The sampling technique was proportional to size sampling. This study used a questionnaire for data collection.Result: The results of the research show that the factors related to COVID-19 infections are sex (p-value = 0.007), smoking status (p-value = 0.017), comorbidity status (p-value = 0.000), alcohol consumption behavior (p-value = 0.000), and preventive practice of COVID-19 (p-value = 0.001).Conclusion : It can be concluded that sex, smoking status, comorbidity status, alcohol consumption behavior, and preventive practice of COVID-19 are factors related to COVID-19 infections.

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Associations between Wearing Masks, Washing Hands, and Social Distancing Practices, and Risk of COVID-19 Infection in Public: A Cohort-Based Case-Control Study in Thailand

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Perspectives on public health interventions in the management of the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand

Perspectives on public health interventions in the management of the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand

Association of Social-cognitive Factors With Individual Preventive Behaviors of Covid-19 Among a Mixed-sample of Older Adults From China and Germany

Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Kejadian Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) di Provinsi Jawa Tengah

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