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Self-reported handwashing and surface disinfection behaviors by US adults with disabilities to prevent COVID-19, Spring 2020

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DISABILITY AND HEALTH JOURNAL
卷 14, 期 3, 页码 -

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ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2021.101096

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Coronavirus; Disability; Hygiene; Handwashing; Disinfection

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The study found that while the majority of participants with disabilities reported frequent handwashing, only a small percentage reported frequent surface disinfection. Individuals with vision and independent living disabilities were less likely to engage in surface disinfection practices.
Background: Handwashing and surface cleaning and disinfection are two hygiene behaviors promoted to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Persons with disabilities may be at increased risk for severe COVID-19 illness due to underlying medical conditions that have been associated with COVID-19. Objective: This study aims to describe self-reported hygiene behaviors among U.S. adults with disabilities to prevent transmission of COVID-19. Methods: Data were obtained from the March 2020 Porter Novelli ConsumerStyles survey. This study includes 6463 U.S. adults (>18 years) who participated in the survey (58.2% response rate). Participants were asked about frequent handwashing and surface disinfection. Participants were also asked six questions to assess disability status and disability type. Prevalence estimates with 95% confidence intervals were calculated; chi-square tests were conducted. Results: A total of 1295 (20.3%) of survey participants reported at least one disability and their hygiene related behavior. Overall, 91.3% of respondents with disabilities reported frequent handwashing; only 72% reported frequent surface disinfection. Those with hearing, vision, cognition, mobility, self-care, and independent living disabilities (range: 77.9%e90.6%) were significantly less likely than those without any disability (94.0%) to report frequent handwashing. People with vision (62.2%) and independent living (66.8%) disabilities were less likely to report frequent surface disinfection than those without any disability (74.6%). Conclusions: Practices such as handwashing and disinfecting surfaces are effective for reducing and preventing the spread of COVID-19. Promotion of hygiene-related practices among people with disabilities is essential. Tailored communications and implementation of evidence-based strategies are needed to address hygiene-related behaviors among the subgroups of people with disabilities most affected. Published by Elsevier Inc.

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