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  • Epidemiology
  • Social Science

Background:

  • Social distancing is a key strategy in developing countries during epidemics.
  • The immediate emergence of COVID-19 prompted the need to understand individual compliance with distancing measures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate individual decisions regarding social distancing practices during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To identify factors influencing the adoption of various social distancing behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • A web-based survey was conducted across 16 Latin American countries.
  • Social media advertising and snowball sampling were used for participant recruitment.
  • Seemingly unrelated Probit models were employed to analyze factors associated with social distancing decisions.

Main Results:

  • Risk perception positively correlated with avoiding public places and distancing from friends/relatives.
  • Risk perception did not significantly influence the decision to stay home.
  • Factors influencing risk perception included household income, reported COVID-19 cases, and healthcare system preparedness.

Conclusions:

  • Clear understanding of risk is essential for public adherence to social distancing.
  • Accessible data on confirmed cases can shape perceptions of disease severity.
  • Socioeconomic factors, like household income, significantly impact the ability to comply with distancing measures, highlighting the need for financial support.