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May 24, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Compliance With Lockdown Regulations During COVID-19 in South Africa

Compliance with lockdown regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa: findings from an online survey

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Online survey explores adherence to COVID-19 lockdown in South Africa, highlighting factors influencing community compliance.

Key Points

  • This research examines how South Africans adhered to lockdown regulations and factors affecting community confidence in compliance.
  • Nationally representative online and telephonic survey conducted among respondents aged 18 and older in South Africa (n=19,933).
  • Closed-ended questionnaire used on a data-free platform to ensure participation.
  • Descriptive statistics and bivariate logistic regression were utilized for data analysis.
  • 26.1% of respondents reported not leaving home, showing compliance with lockdown regulations.
  • 55.3% who left home did so for essential purchases, indicating the primary reason for movement.
  • Groups with lower confidence in community adherence included individuals with lower literacy and those in disadvantaged areas.

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Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a12968148a0ea16656734eahttps://doi.org/10.14749/32377548
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