COVID-19 social distancing compliance mechanisms: UK evidence

Wu, Jialin; Font, Xavier; McCalmley, Claire

doi:10.1016/j.envres.2021.112528

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“…A number of authors emphasize effective capabilities of a contact tracing/social monitoring/vaccination certification system based on QR codes: rapidity [ 64 ], convenience [ 64 ], epidemiological safety [ 64 , 65 ], effectiveness of ensuring social distance compliance [ 65 ], suitability for telemedicine services [ 66 ], and safety of remote delivery of a patient’s information [ 66 ].…”

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Public Policy Measures to Increase Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Rate in Russia

Boguslavsky

Шарова

Sharov

2022

IJERPH

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The total vaccination rate remains relatively low in Russia as of March 2022 (around 55%, with around 20% in some regions). In the paper, we study the reasons for it. We communicate the results of our survey aimed at detecting reasons for the relatively low anti-SARS-CoV-2 vaccination rate in Russia (47.1% as of mid-January 2022) and suggest potential measures to increase the level of confidence in the Russian vaccination campaign. A total of 14,310 users exhibited interest to participate in the research (16.84% of the total number of invitations sent in the Russian social network VKontakte). After the sample set repair, only 5822 (40.68% of those who agreed to participate) responses were suitable for the research, and they composed the final set. The age range of the respondents was 16–51 years old (y.o.) with a mean of 29.1 ± 10.6 y.o. The proportion of the female gender in responses was 44.23%. A total of 2454 persons (42.15%) expressed their hesitant, cautious, or negative attitude towards vaccine uptake. Of the 2454 persons with cautious attitude towards vaccination, only 928 (37.82%) were concerned about the quality of the Russian vaccines. A total of 1323 individuals (53.91%) supported one or more conspiracy beliefs. A total of 5064 (86.98% of the whole set) showed cautious or negative attitude towards the planned introduction of a nationwide system of vaccination certification/verification based on QR codes. The main social factors that hinder the Russian vaccination campaign are: vexation over the lack of desire of officials to receive feedback from the general population regarding vaccination, wide support for conspiracy beliefs, and controversy over the QR code-based digital system. To elevate the vaccination rate in Russia, the following steps may be taken: social encouragement of those who support vaccination, increase in transparency of the vaccination campaign, acceptance of both digital and paper vaccination certificates, increase in participation of society in vaccination-related discussions, public disclosure of vaccine composition, and avoidance of excessive digitalization of data in the vaccination campaign.

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Public Policy Measures to Increase Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Rate in Russia

Boguslavsky

Шарова

Sharov

2022

IJERPH

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“…Another important way to prevent Omicron is to follow covid-appropriate behaviour by not lowering our guards [1,16]. Individuals should continue to wear a well-fitting mask; open windows to improve No 1 ventilation; avoid poorly ventilated or crowded spaces; keep hands clean; cough or sneeze into a bent elbow or tissue; and get vaccinated when it's their turn (Figure 1).…”

Section: Following Covid-19 Appropriate Behaviourmentioning

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Covid-19 update: Omicron variant − a new emerging threat

Mehta

Gambhir

Singh

et al. 2022

Rocz Panstw Zakl Hig

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A new health threat in the form of a new variant of Covid-19 called Omicron has emerged globally in this holiday season. This new variant has been declared a variant of concern (VOC) by the World Health Organization and experts are expecting another wave of the pandemic. A lot still unknown about this variant and researchers worldwide are conducting studies to find the nature and characteristics of this mutated strain. Cases have begun to rise dramatically around the world and many countries have already imposed travel restrictions again to prevent disease transmission. It is being speculated that this particular variant has got tendency of immune escape and therefore can even infect fully vaccinated individuals. Vaccination and adhering to Covid-19 guidelines and protocols can curtail the spread of the virus. The present paper focuses on what is currently known about this variant, antigen diagnostic tests, importance of getting fully vaccinated and having booster dose etc. If we want to emerge from this pandemic, countries should practice vaccine equality and solidarity for the good of mankind.

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“…In these instances, the overwhelming presence of the virus might cause many more people to do so. Ahmad (2020, in Wu, Font, & McCamley, 2022 found that individuals' social norms did not necessarily influence how willing people were to adopt recommended measures to inhibit the spread of the virus.…”

Section: Consumer Involvement With Covid-19mentioning

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Social norm compliance and involvement with Covid-19

Mason

Corbishley²,

Dobbelstein³

2022

IJRBS

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Consumer decisions are influenced by various variables, including compliance with society’s social norms and by involvement by consumers with the issue under consideration. Both variables have influenced consumers’ actions during previous pandemics. Therefore, this study investigated involvement with the Covid-19 pandemic, together with social norm compliance (SNC), their mutual influence, and how demographic characteristics and country of residence influenced these three issues. The methodology involved a quantitative descriptive cross-sectional survey, with a quota sample of 1096 responses, based on age, gender, education, habitation, and income. The research was conducted with populations representing the consumers who patronize major retailers in a developed country (Germany) and a developing one (South Africa). Data was collected via questionnaires e-mailed to commercial consumer panels covering both countries. The findings showed that involvement is influenced by gender, age, education, habitation, and country of residence, but that SNC is not influenced by demographics but does differ according to country. Further findings were that involvement with Covid-19 strongly influences SNC and, similarly, SNC also strongly influences involvement with Covid-19. Furthermore demographics, excluding habitation, also influence these variables. However, the relationship between the involvement and SNC variables does not differ between the two countries. This study has provided a better understanding of consumers’ involvement with Covid-19 and SNC as components of consumer behavior, which is important since, during the Covid-19 pandemic, retailers have been instrumental in implementing health protocols. Therefore, understanding the relationship between involvement with Covid-19 and SNC, and how they are influenced by consumer demographics, is important.

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COVID-19 social distancing compliance mechanisms: UK evidence

Cited by 20 publications

References 65 publications

Public Policy Measures to Increase Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Rate in Russia

Public Policy Measures to Increase Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Rate in Russia

Covid-19 update: Omicron variant − a new emerging threat

Social norm compliance and involvement with Covid-19

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