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. 2020 Aug 10;67(4):603–605. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2020.07.013

Table 1.

Engagement in COVID-19 protective strategies in the past 7 days

Strategy Yes, I did this No—I was not interested in doing this No—my financial or living situation prevented me
Avoided shaking hands or other physical contact when greeting others 92% 7% 1%
Wore a face mask 92% 5% 4%
Kept your distance from others (6 feet) 87% 6% 7%
Washed hands with soap or used hand sanitizer several times per day 86% 7% 7%
Avoided crowded places 84% 9% 7%
Avoided contact with people who could be high risk of having COVID-19 81% 11% 8%
Canceled or postponed personal or social activities 80% 15% 5%
Avoided sharing cigarettes or drugs (e.g., joints, pipes, needles) 79% 16% 5%
Quarantined yourself, even if you did not have symptoms 78% 14% 8%
Avoided public places 78% 11% 12%
Changed school or work arrangements 67% 20% 13%
Stockpiled food or water 58% 26% 16%

COVID-19 = coronavirus disease 2019.