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. 2021 Feb 25;206:105576. doi: 10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2021.105576

Table 1.

Significant effects (p-values) of beachgoer profiles and beachgoer perceptions, knowledge and personal opinions on choosing one of the two beaches (Ajuruteua or Atalaia) to visit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Parameters Chi-square (χ2) p-values Mann-Whitney U p-values
Gender 0.142 p > 0.05 *** ***
Age *** *** 7.774 p > 0.05
Education *** *** 7.283 p > 0.05
Residence 62.206 p < 0.05 *** ***
Accommodation 25.304 p < 0.05 *** ***
Duration of visit *** *** 12.756 p < 0.05
Status of infection 5.595 p > 0.05 *** ***
Recreational places 222.544 p < 0.05 *** ***
Level of knowledge *** *** 8.500 p > 0.05
Public health measures 25.604 p < 0.05 *** ***
Pandemic status 5.032 p > 0.05 *** ***
Government strategies 27.113 p < 0.05 *** ***
Commercial establishments 22.530 p < 0.05 *** ***
Feel protected 5.158 p > 0.05 *** ***
Self-isolation 40.631 p < 0.05 *** ***
Respect to measures 15.468 p < 0.05 *** ***
Prevention measures 23.386 p < 0.05 *** ***

*** Not applicable.