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Table 2 Descriptive statistics on outcome measures: responsiveness to COVID-19 measures

From: The converging influence of social, economic and psychological factors on public responsiveness to the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa

Item

Mean

SD

Scale

In the past 7 days how often have you: (Never, once/twice, often, very often)

Adoption of protective behaviours

  Washed hands with soap for 20 s (or use hand sanitiser)

3.76

.505

1–4

  Worn a face mask when in public

3.80

.448

1–4

  Kept a safe distance from people outside of my household

3.66

.624

1–4

  Overall measure

3.74

.436

1–4

Adherence to government restrictions on movement

  Visited family, friends or neighbours or had family, friends or neighbours visit your householda

3.28

.858

1–4

  Left your home not for essential activities (e.g., grocery shopping, medical appointments, work)a

3.36

.849

1–4

  Attended a gathering where there were more than 10 people (e.g. wedding, birthday party, funeral or a religious service)a

3.67

.649

1–4

  Overall measure

3.44

.584

1–4

  1. Note. a reverse scored