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Physical distancing ≠ physical inactivity. [PDF]
Transl Behav Med, 2021 Abstract During this time of global health crisis, physical distancing, along with mask wearing, has emerged as the sine qua non social practice to protect ourselves and others from COVID-19. But as physical distancing ensues and all eyes remain fixed on the novel coronavirus, another, albeit careworn, pandemic rages on.
Meyer SM +4 more
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Promoting physical distancing and not social distancing: When the words matter [PDF]
European Psychiatry, 2021 As COVID-19 began to plague the world, the term ‘social distancing’ was frequently used, encouraging people to keep a safe physical distance from others to reduce the transmission of the virus.
D. Wasserman
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Modeling the impact of surveillance activities combined with physical distancing interventions on COVID-19 epidemics at a local level [PDF]
Infectious Disease Modelling, 2022 Physical distancing and contact tracing are two key components in controlling the COVID-19 epidemics. Understanding their interaction at local level is important for policymakers. We propose a flexible modeling framework to assess the effect of combining
Guan-Jhou Chen +3 more
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Psychometric properties of the Korean version of questionnaires on adherence to physical distancing and health beliefs about COVID-19 in the general population [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2023 IntroductionWe aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Korean version of the questionnaires on adherence to physical distancing and health beliefs about COVID-19 in the general population in South Korea.
Youjin Hong +7 more
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Compliance with COVID-19 Physical Distancing Mandates in Oman: The Role of Health Literacy and Internal Health Locus of Control [PDF]
Health Literacy Research and PracticeBackground: Research indicates that the effectiveness of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) physical distancing mandates is influenced by several individual factors, including health literacy; internal health locus of control (IHLOC), the belief that ...
Amna Alabri
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Innovative Device for Enhancing Physical Distancing in the COVID-19 Situation
Siriraj Medical Journal, 2021 Objective: During the COVID-19 pandemic, physical distancing is one of the non-pharmaceutical measures that was recommended to reduce COVID-19 spread. Studies regarding physical distancing intervention and its effectiveness in Thailand have rarely been ...
Pitchayanont Ngamchaliew +8 more
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Support for the measures in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic: The role of political ideology [PDF]
Psihologija, 2021 There is growing research evidence that political ideology is an important determinant of complying with the rules and recommendations aimed at fighting the coronavirus.
Pavlović Zoran +2 more
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Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2023 We engaged in a participatory modeling approach with health sector stakeholders in Jordan to support government decision-making regarding implementing public health measures to mitigate COVID-19 disease burden.
Saverio Bellizzi +14 more
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PLOS Global Public Health, 2022 The spreading of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is growing out of control in Indonesia since the first two confirmed cases were announced in March 2020. Physical distancing measures are key to slowing down COVID-19 transmission.
Ahmad Junaedi +5 more
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Alcohol narrows physical distance between strangers [PDF]
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2021 Pandemic management is likely to represent a global reality for years to come, but the roadmap for how to approach pandemic restrictions is as yet unclear. Of the restrictions enacted during COVID-19, among the more controversial surround alcohol. Like many infectious diseases, the principal mode of transmission for COVID-19 is direct respiration of ...
Laura Gurrieri +3 more
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