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.