A cross-sectional survey of parental perceptions of COVID-19 related hygiene measures within schools and adherence to social distancing in journeys to and from school

Louise E. Smith; Lisa Woodland; Richard Amlôt; Antonia Rubin; G. James Rubin

doi:10.1136/bmjpo-2020-000825

A cross-sectional survey of parental perceptions of COVID-19 related hygiene measures within schools and adherence to social distancing in journeys to and from school

Louise E. Smith, Lisa Woodland, Richard Amlôt, Antonia Rubin, G. James Rubin^*

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During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, schools in England were only kept open to children of key workers' and, from 1 June, to children in reception, year 1 and year 6. Our cross-sectional survey of parents found low rates of attendance (<50%) in both groups. Many parents whose children attended school reported low adherence to hygiene measures (eg, not maintaining distance from others during school drop-off) and doubted that their school was adhering to COVID-19 guidelines. This must be improved if parents are to feel confident about a more comprehensive return to school, as planned for September.

Original language	English
Article number	e000825
Journal	BMJ Paediatrics Open
Volume	4
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-2020-000825
Publication status	Published - 9 Sep 2020

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Funding This study was funded by the Economic and Social Research Council and The NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Emergency Preparedness and Response.

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© 2017 BMJ Publishing Group. All rights reserved.

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adolescent Health
psychology

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