The determinants of sustained adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures among older Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
Nisreen SaltiStephen J McCallBerthe Abi ZeidNoura El SalibiMarwan AlawiehZeinab RamadanHala GhattasSawsan AbdulrahimPublished in: PloS one (2023)
Identifying variables associated with adherence to non-pharmaceutical preventive practices, particularly for vulnerable groups, can help inform and refine interventions in the face of changing conditions. The material, physical, administrative and socio-economic constraints of life in an ITS suggest that avoiding social gatherings is hardly feasible. Yet despite the challenging conditions of ITSs, the indication to wear a mask is initially complied with, suggesting that tailoring policies to the limits and constrains of context can lead to successful outcomes even in very adverse settings.