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Scottish COVID-19 Mental Health Tracker Study: Wave 3 Report
Wave 3 findings (data collected between 1 October and 4 November 2020) indicate that young adults, women, people with physical and/or mental health conditions, and people in a lower socio-economic group are more likely to report experiencing poor mental health.
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Annex 5: Adherence to Guidelines
Respondents were asked how often they had been following guidelines regarding social distancing and COVID-19 prevention measures in the two weeks prior to their completion of the Wave 3 survey.
| In the past two weeks: | Always or often (%) | Sometimes (%) | Rarely or never (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| I only went outside for food, health reasons or essential work. | 60.2 | 23.1 | 16.7 |
| If I went out, I always stayed 2 meters (6 feet) away from other people at all times. | 81.7 | 12.7 | 5.6 |
| I always washed my hands as soon as I got home. | 80.9 | 12.5 | 6.6 |
| I stuck to guidelines about not meeting more than 6 people from 2 households while outside. | 86.7 | 7.9 | 5.5 |
| I have worn a face covering when inside a store or shop. | 92.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| I have worn a face covering when on public transport. | 83.5 | 3.6 | 12.9 |
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