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Understanding, compliance and psychological impact of the SARS quarantine experience

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REYNOLDS, D. L., GARAY, J. R., DEAMOND, S. L., MORAN, M. K., GOLD, W., STYRA, R.·2008·Epidemiology and Infection
DOI 10.1017/s0950268807009156PMC PMC2870884
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SUMMARY: This study examines a cohort of persons quarantined during the 2003 SARS outbreak in Canada and describes their understanding of, difficulties and compliance with, and the psychological impact of the quarantine experience. A mailed questionnaire was administered to 1912 eligible adults and included the Impact of Events Scale – Revised (IES-R) to assess symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Self-reported compliance with all required quarantine measures was low (15·8±2·3%), although significantly higher when the rationale for quarantine was understood (P=0·018). Health-care workers (HCW) experienced greater psychological distress, including symptoms of PTSD (P<0·001). Increasing perceived difficulty with compliance, HCW, longer quarantine and compliance with quarantine requirements were significant contributors to higher IES-R scores. The low compliance with quarantine requirements introduces concerns about the effectiveness of quarantine as a public health measure. Improvements in compliance and reduced psychological distress may be possible by minimizing duration, revising requirements, and providing enhanced education and support.

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Authors
REYNOLDS, D. L., GARAY, J. R., DEAMOND, S. L., MORAN, M. K., GOLD, W., & STYRA, R.
Affiliations
  • University of Toronto (CA)
  • Durham Region Health Department (CA)
  • University Health Network (CA)
Corresponding author
REYNOLDS, D. L.
ORCID
Venue
Epidemiology and Infection
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Published
2007-07-30
Volume
136
Issue
7
Pages
997-1007
ISSN
  • 0950-2688 (ISSN-L)
  • 1469-4409
DOI
10.1017/s0950268807009156
PMC
PMC2870884
OpenAlex
W1986605986
Cited by
895
References
17
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1.45
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
www.cambridge.org/core/terms (unspecified)
Locations
  • Epidemiology and Infection (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › COVID-19 Prevention and Impact
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
Keywords
SARS, quarantine, quarantine compliance, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychological distress, healthcare workers, public health measures, quarantine duration
MeSH terms
Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Canada, Disease Outbreaks, Female, Health Personnel, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, Patient Compliance, Quarantine, Surveys and Questionnaires, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Cohort Studies, Disease Transmission, Infectious, Comprehension, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

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