Social Disparities in Adopting Non-pharmaceutical Interventions During COVID-19 in Norway

Svenn-Erik Mamelund, Jessica Dimka and Nan Zou Bakkeli
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Svenn-Erik Mamelund: Centre for Research on Pandemics and Society, Oslo Metropolitan University
Jessica Dimka: Centre for Research on Pandemics and Society, Oslo Metropolitan University
Nan Zou Bakkeli: Centre for Research on Pandemics and Society, Oslo Metropolitan University

Journal of Developing Societies, 2021, vol. 37, issue 3, 302-328

Abstract: In the absence of vaccines to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2020 governments had to respond by rely on non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs). Socioeconomic inequalities likely influenced the uptake of NPIs. Using Norwegian survey data, we study whether income was associated with increased handwashing, keeping 1 m distance, using facemasks increased use of home office, and less use of public transportation. Except for using facemasks and less public transportation in a non-work context, all analyzed NPIs showed an independent positive association with income. Social disparities in NPI uptake may be important drivers of higher risks of disease outcomes for people of lower socioeconomic status.

Keywords: COVID-19; social determinants of health; non-pharmaceutical interventions; socioeconomic status; infectious diseases; pandemics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1177/0169796X21996858

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