Preparedness for self-isolation or quarantine and lockdown in South Africa: results from a rapid online survey.
Sibusiso SifundaTholang MokheleThabang ManyaapeloNatisha DukhiRonel SewpaulWhadi-Ah ParkerSaahier ParkerInbarani NaidooSean JoosteShandir RamlaganRazia GaidaMusawenkosi MabasoKhangelani ZumaPriscilla ReddyPublished in: BMC public health (2021)
The findings highlight the challenge of implementing self-isolation or quarantine in a country with different and unique social contexts. There is a need for public awareness regarding the importance of self-isolation or quarantine as well as counter measures against contextual factors inhibiting this intervention, especially in impoverished communities.