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Assessment of early COVID-19 compliance to and challenges with public health and social prevention measures in the Kingdom of Eswatini, using an online survey

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  • Sara Padidar
  • Shell-may Liao
  • Siphesihle Magagula
  • Themb’a A M Mahlaba
  • Nhlanhla M Nhlabatsi
  • Stephanie Lukas

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Public health and social measures have been implemented around the world in a bid to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Public compliance with these measures is key in successfully controlling the pandemic. This online survey assessed the compliance and attitude of adults residing in the southern African Kingdom of Eswatini to government protection, activity and travel measures aimed at controlling the spread of COVID-19. A rapid online survey, comprising of 28 questions, was administered in May 2020. More than 90% of respondents knew the virus could kill anyone and most respondents (70%) reported to be compliant to public health and social measures. Females, those who did not use public transport and those aged 30 years and above were significantly (p

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  • Sara Padidar & Shell-may Liao & Siphesihle Magagula & Themb’a A M Mahlaba & Nhlanhla M Nhlabatsi & Stephanie Lukas, 2021. "Assessment of early COVID-19 compliance to and challenges with public health and social prevention measures in the Kingdom of Eswatini, using an online survey," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 16(6), pages 1-28, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0253954
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0253954
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