Americans across political lines took COVID precautions during pandemic peaks
New study shows Americans, regardless of political affiliation, took precautions during COVID peaks.
Why it matters
- Shows unity in behavior across political lines during health crises.
- Can inform public health strategies for future pandemics.
By the numbers
- Over 430,000 survey responses analyzed.
- Survey period: April 2020 to June 2022.
- Visiting friends increased from 8% in April 2020 to 28% by May 2022.
The big picture
- Public health messaging can be effective across political divides during crises.
- Behavior changes over time as people become more complacent or informed.
What they're saying
- Some skepticism about the study’s accessibility and implications.
- Observations about changing behaviors over time.
Caveats
- Study based on self-reported data.
- Behavior varied by state and over time.
- Retrospective study looking back at pandemic behavior.
What’s next
- Using findings to shape future public health messages.
- Further research into compliance with health guidelines.