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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 Reddy
Published 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.
Keyphrases
  • south africa
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • randomized controlled trial
  • public health
  • signaling pathway
  • social media
  • cross sectional
  • health information
  • electronic health record