Medindo o apoio e o comportamento no isolamento social em tempos de COVID-19 no Brasil

Abstract

Introduction: On June 28, 2020, the total number of confirmedcases in Brazil was 1.344.143 and 57.622 deaths. These figures leave the country in secondplace in the world, behind only the United States in the number of confirmed cases. The real situation may be much worse, one that in Brazil faces a low test performed for COVID-19. In front of this situation, and with the lack of a vaccine or some efficient medication for the treatment of COVID-19, quarantine, social isolation and social distance are seen as the most effective mechanisms. Objective: This study sought to describe how the Brazilian population supports and performs social isolation at this time when COVID-19. Method: The data used in this study were produced by Instituto Olhar, Crisp-UFMG and NetQuest within the scope of the Crisis Thermometer project COVID-19. Data from three waves that were carried out in April 2020 were used. Analyzes were made to assess support and behavior towards social isolation in Brazil Results: The results of this study reveal the support for isolation by the Brazilian population, but when confronted with data on the Social Isolation Index, there is a difference between discourse and practice. Conclusion: The economic situation is forcing individuals to leave home in search of sustenance. In addition, confusion in the political sphere regarding social isolation, may make the population not really know how to proceed.