Compliance of the COVID-19 prevention protocols on daily activities among adolescents in the period of early adapting new habits, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia

Abstract

Objective: This research was exploring the activities undertaken and compliance of the COVID-19 prevention protocols among adolescents in the period of adapting new habits. Methods: This research was a study of prevalence through online surveys among adolescents (12–25 years). There were 190 participants, used probabilistic sampling. Data was collected between 20th–24th June 2020. Result: We found it very small that did the domestic and general activities with not comply (0–8%), except family gatherings (14%). The transportation activities were not carried out by most participants who did contact with others, they perform by riding with their own motorbikes alone (80%) did comply. One-third of participants did dine outside, those who did not comply were those who buy/receive food or goods without leaving home (4–7%). Sport, health, and entertainment activities mostly (75%–93%) were not carried out, unless the sport was mostly performed well (82%). Conclusion: Adolescents in the COVID-19 pandemic at the beginning of the new habit adaptation largely restrict/did not perform outdoor activities. Those who were conducting their activities implemented prevention protocols.

Keywords

• Adolescents
• Compliance
• COVID-19
• Prevention