Will physical distancing be the new perceived way of life in the post-covid-19 pandemic era? | [Journal of Medical Science • 2023]

Author(s):

1. Soban Qadir Khan: Department of Dental Education College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

2. Imran Alam Moheet: Department of Science of Dental Materials, Ziauddin College of Dentistry, Ziauddin University, Karachi, Pakistan

3. Faraz Ahmed Farooqi: Department of Dental Education College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

4. Nazeer Khan: Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad, Pakistan

5. Sara Wahab: Department of Research, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan

6. Iqbal Haider: Department of Medicine, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan

7. Noorah Al-Shayea: Department of Biomedical Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

8. Saqib Ali: Department of Biomedical Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Abstract:

Objective: The current study was conducted to determine whether people will keep practicing physical distancing behavior as part of their daily lives after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: A structured questionnaire was prepared online using “Question Pro” software for surveys, and the study was conducted electronically. The questionnaire for the study had two components, the first was related to the partic ipant's demographics, and the other was about physical distancing questions. There were 16 questions in total. Results: Women were more fearful/careful and would want to limit socializing than men. The religious aspect is one primary reason people will be willing to avoid physical distancing. Physical distancing was more acceptable to people with higher education levels. This physical distancing trend might affect the public transportation and tourism industry. Conclusion: This study showed that the female gender and population with higher education are willing to follow better adherence to SOPs of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Page(s): 55-61

DOI: 10.52764/jms.23.31.1.11

Published: Journal: Journal of Medical Science, Volume: 31, Issue: 1, Year: 2023

Keywords:

Pakistan , Behaviour , Lifestyle , physical distancing , Postpandemic

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