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. 2023 May 11;57(Suppl 1):11s. doi: 10.11606/s1518-8787.2023057004829

Table 2. Prevalence of social distancing, symptoms, and covid-19 during the five-month follow-up (197 observations) by group in Limeira, SP, Brazil.

Variable Chemically exposed Control Total p-value



n = 86 43.6% n = 111 56.4% n = 197 100%
Presence of covid-19 symptoms 0.098
Yes 36 41.86% 33 29.73% 69 35.03%  
No 50 58.14% 78 70.27% 128 64.97%  
Adherence to social distancing 0.018
Yes 73 84.88% 78 70.27% 151 76.65%  
No 13 15.12% 33 29.73% 46 23.35%  
Days away from home per week < 0.0001
≤ 4 days 77 89.53% 67 60.53% 144 73.10%  
> 4 days 9 10.47% 44 39.64% 53 26.90%  
Hours spent away from home when going out < 0.0001
≤ 4 hours 76 88.37% 73 65.77% 149 75.63%  
> 4 hours 10 11.63% 38 34.23% 48 24.37%  
Use of public transportation
Bus (n = 17) 2 11.76% 15 88.24% 17 100% 0.005
Car via transport apps (n = 44) 23 52.27% 21 47.73% 44 100% 0.228
Taxi (n = 8) 3 37.50% 5 62.50% 8 100% 1.000
Serology test (n = 32) 0.139
Positive (n = 11) 2 18.18% 9 81.82% 11 100%  
Negative (n = 21) 10 45.45% 11 54.38% 22 100%