Open AccessPublic Preferences for Social Distancing Policy Measures to Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Missouri
Author(s) -
Ingrid EshunWilson,
Aaloke Mody,
Virginia McKay,
Matifadza Hlatshwayo,
Cory Bradley,
Vetta L. Sanders Thompson,
David V. Glidden,
Elvin Geng
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
jama network open
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.278
H-Index - 39
ISSN - 2574-3805
DOI - 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.16113
Subject(s) - social distance , covid-19 , distancing , political science , public policy , sociology , virology , medicine , law , outbreak , disease , infectious disease (medical specialty) , pathology
Key Points Question What are public preferences for social distancing measures to mitigate COVID-19 transmission in a typical midwestern US state? Findings In this survey study with 2428 participants, most respondents were willing to tolerate the prohibition of large gatherings and closure of social and lifestyle venues. However, acceptable trade-offs varied, and distinct preference subgroups were identified. Meaning The findings suggest that social distancing policies that prohibit large gatherings and close social and lifestyle venues would be well aligned with public preferences, but public health campaigns will need to develop targeted strategies to improve acceptability and adherence in specific subgroups.
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