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Revista Habanera de Ciencias Médicas
versión On-line ISSN 1729-519X
Resumen
HERRERA MASO, Juan Rubén et al. Covid-19: perception of population risk and compliance with protection measures in Havana. Rev haban cienc méd [online]. 2022, vol.21, n.5 Epub 10-Oct-2022. ISSN 1729-519X.
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.
Palabras clave : Covid-19; risk perception; protection measures; seriousness of the epidemiological situation.