Covid-19: perception of population risk and compliance with protection measures in Havana

• Main Authors: Juan Rubén Herrera Masó (Author), Luisa Hernández Alarcón (Author), Carlos L. Pérez Hernández (Author), Gisselle Fernández Peña (Author), Alain Manuel Chaple Gil (Author), Ernesto B. Rodríguez Ledesma (Author), Nidia Márquez Morales (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

Introduction: Before cases of Covid-19 were registered in Cuba, a prevention and control plan was developed and a working group was formed to advise the Government on the confrontation of the pandemic with a crucial and cohesive participation of the community, the health workers, and the scientific community of the country. Objective: to explore the risk perception and attitudes of people residing in Havana in compliance with protection measures during Covid-19. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out between May and July 2021 applying an online survey in Google Forms that remained online for three months and was answered voluntarily by 2 012 residents in all the municipalities of Havana that were members of population groups of interest on Telegram®, WhatsApp, and other social networks. Results: Low risk perception and non-compliance with protection measures were evidenced among the respondents. Conclusions: The low perception of population risk and non-compliance with protection measures contribute to increasing the severity of the epidemiological situation in Havana and the spread of the pandemic.

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