Factors associated with prevention practices against COVID-19 in the Peruvian population: Disparities between rural and urban areas.
Daniel Fernandez-GuzmanDavid R Soriano-MorenoFabricio Ccami-BernalRandy Velasquez-FernandezNoelia Morocho-AlburquequeAbraham De-Los-Rios-PintoNaomi Coba-VillanAngelica Diaz-CorralesAntony Pinedo-SoriaPamela Grados-EspinozaWendy Nieto-GutierrezPublished in: PloS one (2022)
The frequency of good prevention practices against COVID-19 was less than 30% in both urban and rural areas. There are differences in the factors associated with good preventive practice against COVID-19. Only sex and considering that preventive measures were adequately carried out were associated with good prevention practices in both areas. In view of this, prevention measures should be promoted taking into account cultural principles and considering geographical location in the face of present and future outbreaks or pandemics.