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Table 1 Descriptions of population groups based on different experiences of COVID-19 social distancing measures

From: Social media use informing behaviours related to physical activity, diet and quality of life during COVID-19: a mixed methods study

Category

Explanation

Self-Isolating (SI)

Self-isolation is when you do not leave your home. There are a few reasons people self-isolate, and these include: (i) due to medical advice; (ii) due to the development of symptoms related to COVID-19; or (iii) due to having been in contact with people who have developed symptoms related to COVID-19.

Leaving Home to Work (W)

Refers to individuals who leave their house to go to work, to get medication, to do food shopping and daily exercise or leaving the house as usual.

Working or Studying from Home (H)

Refers to individuals who self-identified themselves as only leaving their house to get medication, to do food shopping, and do daily exercise.

  1. The categories were developed based guidance issued by the UK on social distancing [37, 38] and evidence on individuals behaviours during COVID-19 lockdown periods [23]
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BMC Public Health

ISSN: 1471-2458

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