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EPIDEMIOLOGY AND INFECTION
卷 136, 期 7, 页码 997-1007出版社
CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS
DOI: 10.1017/S0950268807009156
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This study examines a cohort of persons quarantined during the 2003 SARS outbreak in Canada and describes their understanding of, difficulties and compliance with, and the psychological impact of the quarantine experience. A mailed questionnaire was administered to 1912 eligible adults and included the Impact of Events Scale - Revised (IES-R) to assess symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Self-reported compliance with all required quarantine measures was low (15.8 +/- 2.3%), although significantly higher when the rationale for quarantine was understood (P = 0.018). Health-care workers (HCW) experienced greater psychological distress, including symptoms of PTSD (P < 0.001). Increasing perceived difficulty with compliance, HCW, longer quarantine and compliance with quarantine requirements were significant contributors to higher IES-R scores. The low compliance with quarantine requirements introduces concerns about the effectiveness of quarantine as a public health measure. Improvements in compliance and reduced psychological distress may be possible by minimizing duration, revising requirements, and providing enhanced education and Support.
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