Perceived interpersonal distance changes in young Taiwanese pre and post SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

The persistent SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, spanning over three years, has profoundly impacted daily life worldwide. Crucial measures like interpersonal distance (IPD) and mask-wearing have become paramount in preventing infection. With SARS-CoV-2 now resembling an endemic condition similar to influenza, it...

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Published in:Scientific reports 2024-01, Vol.14 (1), p.610-610, Article 610
Main Authors: Chen, Yi-Lang, Lee, Yu-Chi, Hsu, Che-Wei, Rahman, Andi
Format: Article
Language:English
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COVID-19
Epidemics
Gender
Humanities and Social Sciences
multidisciplinary
Pandemics
Public health
Science
Science (multidisciplinary)
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
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Summary:The persistent SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, spanning over three years, has profoundly impacted daily life worldwide. Crucial measures like interpersonal distance (IPD) and mask-wearing have become paramount in preventing infection. With SARS-CoV-2 now resembling an endemic condition similar to influenza, it is vital to assess the changes in IPD influenced by relevant factors during and after the pandemic. This study concentrated on two specific stages (the pandemic stage and the post-pandemic era) and investigated variations in IPD with different test combinations. Variables taken into account encompassed the pandemic stage, participant gender, target gender, and mask-wearing status. We examined IPD data from 100 young individuals (50 males and 50 females) at each stage, with a one-year interval between tests. The results highlighted the substantial impact of all variables on perceived IPD during the pandemic phase (all p  
ISSN:2045-2322
2045-2322
DOI:10.1038/s41598-024-51278-2