Fewer Filipinos observe social distancing than wear face masks, face shields —OCTA survey

Fewer Filipinos observed social distancing than wore face masks and face shields, according to a Tugon ng Masa survey conducted by OCTA Research.

Released on Tuesday, the results showed only 67% of Filipinos are observing social distancing, which is lower compared to the 91% who are wearing face masks and 82% who are wearing face shields.

“While majority of adult Filipinos comply with the minimum Public Health Standards set by the Department of Health, less are able to observe social distancing,” the researchers said.

In terms of frequency in compliance, fewer adult Filipinos are observing social distancing frequently or regularly compared to the wearing of face masks.

Only 68% of adult Filipinos are regularly observing physical distancing when meeting other people outside their house, according to the survey.

The survey also showed that only 64% of adult Filipinos are regularly wearing face shields when going out.

More adult Filipinos are using face masks more frequently or regularly than other precautionary measures, with 89% saying they always or regularly wear face mask when going out of their house.

OCTA Research conducted the survey, which is independent and non-commissione, all over the country from January 26 to February 1, 2021.

According to the researchers, the survey uses a multi-stage probability sample using face-to-face interviews with a sample size of 1,200 respondents aged 18 and above.

The survey utilizes a sampling design that allows for a 95% confidence level with a ±3% margin of error, the researchers said. —KBK, GMA News