Factors impacting social distancing measures for preventing coronavirus disease 2019 [COVID-19]: A systematic review

Regmi, Krishna; Lwin, Cho Mar

doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-37498/v1

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“…At the end of the data search, 10 articles were produced that met the research requirements. The research article comes from: Hungary (9); Germany and England (10); USA (11); Indonesia and Irak (12); United Kingdom (UK) (13); Canada (14); Indonesia (15); Australia (16); Jepang and Vietnam (17); and Myanmar and UK (18). All selected state research articles have implemented health policies regarding physical distancing.…”

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The Impact of Physical Distancing Health Policy in Reducing Covid-19 Incidence in the World in 2020: Literature Review Study

Nurbaiti

Ayuningtyas²

2022

J INDO HEALTH POLICY ADM

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To reduce and slow the spread of COVID-19, many countries in the world have adopted physical distancing helath policy, which have never happened before. This study aims to get an overview of the impact of physical distancing helath policy to reduce of COVID-19 incidence in the world at 2020. The research design used was a descriptive qualitative with a narrative literature review method, while the research source came from international journal channels Google Scholar, ProQuest, PubMed, Science Direct, and Scopus with search data for the past five years. The approach used is the input, process, and output (IPO). From the journal search results, there are 10 scientific articles obtained in accordance with the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the search. While the overall results of the study show that the impact of physical distancing health policy can reduce of COVID-19 incidence in the world in 2020. In addition, the decline in the incidence of COVID-19 according to the study is also due to other health interventions carried out simultaneously. The suggestion of this research needs further research with the same topic related to physical distancing health policy. Especially regarding the factors that determine the success of this policy.

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confidence: 99%

The Impact of Physical Distancing Health Policy in Reducing Covid-19 Incidence in the World in 2020: Literature Review Study

Nurbaiti

Ayuningtyas²

2022

J INDO HEALTH POLICY ADM

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Evaluating COVID-19 infection prevention measures in Malaysia: A fuzzy DEMATEL approach

Yadegaridehkordi,

Nilashi,

Nizam Bin Md Nasir

et al. 2023

DIGITAL HEALTH

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Objective Since unexpected COVID-19 has been causing massive losses worldwide, preventive measures have been emergency provided to curb the expansion of the epidemic and cut off transmission routes. However, there is a lack of studies that comprehensively address COVID-19 infection prevention measures. This aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation framework to identify the factors impacting COVID-19 infection prevention. Meanwhile, categorizing factors into individual, social, environmental, and technological dimensions and uncovering their interrelationships and level of importance are indeed novelties of this study. Methods An integration of fuzzy logic and decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) is utilized, and data was collected from a panel of professional experts in Malaysia. Using a cause-effect relationship diagram, the fuzzy DEMATEL method evaluates the causal relationships between factors. Results Findings showed that environmental factors play the most significant roles in preventing COVID-19 infection, followed by technology, individual, and social factors. Getting vaccinated is the most crucial factor in the environmental dimension in cutting the spread of COVID-19. Telehealth, the use of personal protective equipments (PPEs), and the adoption of social distancing are the most important measures in technology, individual and social dimensions, respectively. Conclusions This study offered valuable insights for policymakers and healthcare professionals in designing and implementing effective strategies to prevent pandemic disease transmission. Findings can be practically applied to optimize and prioritize infection prevention measures, assign resources more effectively, and guide evidence-based decision-making in the face of evolving pandemic situations. This process involves the active commitment of all parties, including governments, medical health executives, and citizens.

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The Influence of Social Distancing Behaviors and Psychosocial Factors on Physical Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-sectional Survey Study

Cross¹,

Morris²,

Johnson³

et al. 2021

JMIR Public Health Surveill

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Background The COVID-19 pandemic has arguably facilitated a shift toward increased sedentariness and reduced physical activity. Moreover, there is mounting evidence that mental health has also declined during the pandemic. However, it remains unknown to what extent social distancing (SD) behaviors and mental health have affected the physical activity levels of the general population. Objective The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of SD behaviors and prevailing mental health on the odds of being physically active during the early COVID-19 pandemic response. Methods A total of 4819 adults (2474/4819, 51.3%, female) from the US population with a median age of 46 (IQR 35-59) completed an online survey during the early pandemic response (April-June 2020). The survey included questions on adherence to 11 SD behaviors, and validated questionnaires which assessed self-reported physical activity, depression, anxiety, and mental well-being. Respondents were categorized into 2 physical activity groups: inactive (0-599 metabolic equivalent of task [MET]-minutes/week) and active (≥600 MET-minutes/week). A logistic generalized additive model (GAM) was used to determine which SD factors and mental health outcomes were associated with physical activity level. Results The GAM analysis revealed that wearing a facemask in public (odds ratio [OR] 1.46, 95% CI 1.14-1.79; P=.003), limiting the use of public transport (OR 1.47, 95% CI 1.19-1.83; P=.001), and restricting travel outside the house (OR 1.56, 95% CI 1.19-2.05; P=.002) were SD behaviors associated with higher odds of being more physically active. Conversely, avoiding physical activity outside the house was associated with higher odds of being inactive (OR 0.52, 95% CI 0.46-0.63; P<.001). Leaving the house more frequently, and a higher mental well-being were associated with increasing odds of being physically active (P<.001). Engaging with a moderate number of SD behaviors (3-7 total) was positively associated with physical activity, whereas a very high SD vigilance (ie, engaging with ≥10 total behaviors) decreased the odds of being active during the early pandemic response. Conclusions Based on the findings of our study, we suggest that future public health messaging of SD guidelines should include (1) a clear portrayal of the benefits of regular exercise on mental health; and (2) a specific focus on how to be physically active outdoors in a COVID-safe manner.

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Factors impacting social distancing measures for preventing coronavirus disease 2019 [COVID-19]: A systematic review

Cited by 5 publications

References 42 publications

The Impact of Physical Distancing Health Policy in Reducing Covid-19 Incidence in the World in 2020: Literature Review Study

The Impact of Physical Distancing Health Policy in Reducing Covid-19 Incidence in the World in 2020: Literature Review Study

Evaluating COVID-19 infection prevention measures in Malaysia: A fuzzy DEMATEL approach

The Influence of Social Distancing Behaviors and Psychosocial Factors on Physical Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-sectional Survey Study

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