Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

April 15, 2020

Public perceptions and experiences of social distancing and social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic: A UK-based focus group study

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  • Williams et al explored the perceptions and experiences of the UK public on social distancing and isolation measures against COVID-19 pandemic. They report that these measures had substantial negative impacts on the mental health and wellbeing of the public, especially those in low-paid or precarious employment. They recommend that it is necessary to mitigate the mental health impacts of COVID-19 as the support for and adherence to the policies are likely to wane over time, particularly where end dates are uncertain. 

Williams et al. (April 15 2020). Public perceptions and experiences of social distancing and social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic: A UK-based focus group study. Preprint downloaded April 15 from https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.04.10.20061267