Social distancing: how religion, culture and burial ceremony undermine the effort to curb COVID-19 in South Africa

Jaja, Ishmael Festus; Anyanwu, Madubuike Umunna; Iwu, Chinwe Juliana

doi:10.1080/22221751.2020.1769501

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“…One of the potential concerns might arise due to the differences in perception of various individuals regarding the potential distance over which the coronavirus can transmit. Other reasons such as religion, culture, customs, and even population and economy, could determine social distancing rules as well [ 6 ]. Multiple studies have generated ample evidence to support the 1~2 m social distancing rule from observations and simulations [ 7 ].…”

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The Impact of Risk Perception on Social Distancing during the COVID-19 Pandemic in China

Xie

Liang

Dulebenets

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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Social distancing is one of the most recommended policies worldwide to reduce diffusion risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on a risk management perspective, this study explores the mechanism of the risk perception effect on social distancing in order to improve individual physical distancing behavior. The data for this study were collected from 317 Chinese residents in May 2020 using an internet-based survey. A structural equation model (SEM) and hierarchical linear regression (HLR) analyses were conducted to examine all the considered research hypotheses. The results show that risk perception significantly affects perceived understanding and social distancing behaviors in a positive way. Perceived understanding has a significant positive correlation with social distancing behaviors and plays a mediating role in the relationship between risk perception and social distancing behaviors. Furthermore, safety climate positively predicts social distancing behaviors but lessens the positive correlation between risk perception and social distancing. Hence, these findings suggest effective management guidelines for successful implementation of the social distancing policies during the COVID-19 pandemic by emphasizing the critical role of risk perception, perceived understanding, and safety climate.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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The Impact of Risk Perception on Social Distancing during the COVID-19 Pandemic in China

Xie

Liang

Dulebenets

et al. 2020

IJERPH

127

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“…My sole uses do not deter me from the disease since all are teasing.'' A research conducted in South Africa by Jaja et al (2020) suggested that religious and cultural activities of any form have to be restricted. Simultaneously there is also evidence that suggests an awareness gap among the community in implementing the preventive measures.…”

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“…To combat the enemy, Sharfudding (2020) suggested social distancing including people taking crowded trains and attending weddings and social gatherings. As good experience a research conducted in South African suggested that religious and cultural activities of any form must be restricted at this time (Jaja, Anyanwu and Jaja 2020).…”

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Community Perception of COVID-19: A Qualitative Approach through Applying the  Health Belief Model

Gishe

Hailu

Aman

et al. 2020

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To achieve the intended objectives, an in depth exploratory design was utilized. Purposive sampling technique was employed to select 45 participants from bank, hotel, traffic police office, grocery and bus station. Tools of data collection included semi-structured interview guide and observation checklist. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. In the very beginning when few Corona Virus cases were reported, in general, people were scared to death. It is evident that most of the government workers like bank employees, traffic police and all are well aware of Covid-19 preventive methods and consequences and try their best to make the people to be part of the fight against the pandemic. But the common people from different walks of life, some with ignorance, some with innocence and some with a particular political ideology defy and violate the WHO covid-19 protocol.

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“…In South Africa as [4] produced it religious and cultural activities of any form restricted. Simultaneously there is evidence to suggest that there is an awareness gap among the community in implementing the preventive measures.…”

Section: Perceived Barriers and Cues To Actionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…To combat the enemy, [3] suggested social distancing including people taking crowded trains and attending weddings and social gatherings. As good experience a research conducted in South African suggested that religious and cultural activities of any form must be restricted at this time [4].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Community Perception of COVID-19: A Qualitative Approach through Applying the  Health Belief Model

Gishe

Hailu

Aman

et al. 2020

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Objectives: To explore community perception of COVID -19 pandemic. Methods: In depth exploratory design was utilized. Purposive sampling technique was employed to select 45 participants from all categories of population. Semi-structured interview guide and observation checklist were used to collect data from participants. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data.Results: Though, at first everyone was scared when the disease outbreak in Ethiopia, currently there are many people who assume as there is no coronavirus in Ethiopia as some of them associate it with politics. Hotels, cafeterias and shopping centers are not as cautious as the first outbreak of the disease. As a result, the street is crowded and the public are restored as usual. Face masks and sanitizer bottles were selling in every corner of the road with no care at all.Conclusions: community perceived susceptibility level of COVID-19 virus was found to be low and therefore, all stakeholders have to work together than focusing on politics where each one is working against each as there will no time for it in the future.

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Social distancing: how religion, culture and burial ceremony undermine the effort to curb COVID-19 in South Africa

Cited by 83 publications

References 11 publications

The Impact of Risk Perception on Social Distancing during the COVID-19 Pandemic in China

The Impact of Risk Perception on Social Distancing during the COVID-19 Pandemic in China

Community Perception of COVID-19: A Qualitative Approach through Applying the  Health Belief Model

Community Perception of COVID-19: A Qualitative Approach through Applying the  Health Belief Model

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Social distancing: how religion, culture and burial ceremony undermine the effort to curb COVID-19 in South Africa

Cited by 83 publications

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The Impact of Risk Perception on Social Distancing during the COVID-19 Pandemic in China

The Impact of Risk Perception on Social Distancing during the COVID-19 Pandemic in China

Community Perception of COVID-19: A Qualitative Approach through Applying the&nbsp;&nbsp;Health Belief Model

Community Perception of COVID-19: A Qualitative Approach through Applying the&nbsp;&nbsp;Health Belief Model

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