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. 2021 Mar 4;16(3):e0248055. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0248055

Table 3. Adherence measures.

Adherence measures Frequency(n = 951) Percentage(%)*
Social distancing
When was the last time you shook hands, gave a kiss or had any form of physical contact with someone other than a housemate?
Last 3 to 5 days 51 5.4
Last two days 54 5.7
More than one week ago 169 17.8
No contacts with persons outside my household 635 66.8
Today 42 4.4
I follow the social 1.5-2m meters distance rule
No 46 4.8
Yes 905 95.2
Were you in a meeting or gathering with more than 10 persons during the last 14 days?
No 852 89.6
Yes 99 10.4
Did you go to a restaurant, bar, club, dancing, party, or concert during the last 14 days?
No 948 99.67
Yes 3 0.3
Did you go to a religious gathering during the last 14 days?
No 943 99.2
Yes 8 0.8
Were you in a vehicle or bus with more than 5 persons during the last 14 days?
No 923 97.1
Yes 28 2.9
Were you in a public gym in the past 14 days?
No 949 99.8
Yes 2 0.2
Did you go to a beauty parlor, massages, spa, hairdresser or nail studio in the past 14 days?
No 939 98.7
Yes 12 1.3
Hygiene measures
When I cough or sneeze, I cover my mouth and nose with a tissue paper or into my elbow
No 32 3.4
Yes 919 96.6
When I cough or sneeze, I usually wash/disinfect my hands immediately afterwards
No 254 26.7
Yes 697 73.3
I wash my hands using soap and water regularly during the day
No 44 4.6
Yes 907 95.4
I use a hand sanitizer regularly during the day
No 269 28.3
Yes 682 71.7
I avoid touching my face (eyes, nose and mouth)
No 267 28.1
Yes 684 71.9
I wear a face mask when going outside
No 177 18.6
Yes 774 81.4
Self-quarantine requirements
I stay home when I feel flu-like symptoms
No 97 10.2
Yes 854 89.8
Travel Restrictions
Did you travel in the past 14 days?
No Travel 928 97.6
Yes I travelled to other provinces 23 2.4

*Percentages may not add up to 100.0% due to rounding.