Work

Adherence to COVID-19 Public Health and Social Measures in Estonia

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: : Introduction: During the COVID-19 outbreak, adherence to public health and social measures was critical to containing the spread of the disease. This paper examines adherence to COVID-19 public health and social measures (PHSM) in Estonia at three timepoints during the pandemic: Jan–Feb 2021, May–June 2021, and Jan–Feb 2022. Methods: Using latent class analysis on a population-based sample, we address individual-level demographic, socioeconomic, psychological, and behavioral variables that predicted adherence patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: For each of the three study waves, adherence to the 12 selected measures was best captured by a three-class model, with the classes identified as adherent, selectively adherent, and nonadherent. Discussion and Conclusion: Predictors of lower adherence included being male, having a lower level of education, experiencing financial strain, high-risk alcohol consumption, younger age, and perceiving no or low stress because of the COVID-19 crisis.

Source: European Journal of Psychology Open

DOI: 10.1024/2673-8627/a000078

Authors: Jaan Tulviste, Merle Havik, Carolina Murd, Kenn Konstabel

Institutions: National Institute for Health Development, University of Tartu

Language: English

Topic: COVID-19 Prevention and Impact

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409174337

FWCI: 1.844

Cites: 36

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10