Journal
CURRENT OPINION IN PSYCHIATRY
Volume 34, Issue 4, Pages 363-368Publisher
LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
DOI: 10.1097/YCO.0000000000000723
Keywords
adherence; face mask use; personal hygienic behaviours; physical distancing; preventive behaviours
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- Hungarian National Research, Development and Innovation Office (ELTE Thematic Excellence Programme 2020) [KKP126835, TKP2020-IKA-05]
- Janos Bolyai Research Scholarship of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
- New National Excellence Program of the Ministry for Innovation and Technology from National Research, Development and Innovation Fund [UNKP-20-5]
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Recent studies have shown that adherence behaviors such as wearing masks and gloves, practicing good personal hygiene, and maintaining physical distance are essential in preventing the spread of SARS/COVID-19. However, males and younger individuals tend to show lower adherence to these behaviors. Understanding risk perception and health beliefs can help explain these differences and engage these populations in preventive measures.
Purpose of review Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) virus imposes a higher risk of complications and mortality among people with mental disorders. Until widely available vaccines, adherence to preventive behaviours remains the most crucial tool to prevent SARS/COVID-19 virus transmission. Our review focuses on the determinants of adherence behaviours. Recent findings Adherence behaviours include the use of a face mask and protective gloves, personal hygienic behaviours (handwashing or using hand sanitiser), and keeping physical distance and avoiding social gatherings. In almost all studies, males and younger people show less adherence. Risk perception and health beliefs (especially perceived severity of COVID-19 related conditions) can explain the sex and age differences in adherence. Studies covering the impact of mental disorders on adherence are surprisingly missing, with the exception of smoking. Engaging men and young people in adopting preventive behaviours is crucial in protecting the whole community and specific vulnerable populations. There is a lack of studies investigating preventive behaviours among people living with mental disorders and addiction problems. Furthermore, descriptive and intervention studies are needed to understand and improve the adherence of this population to preventive behaviours.
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