Coronavirus Survey

Barriers to self-isolation

What would keep you from self-isolating if you/someone in your household/bubble developed symptoms?

Table:
This table shows that not being able to afford to stay at home and not work, and essential shopping (food/ medicine) are the most popular reasons why residents would not self-isolate if they, or someone in their household or bubble developed symptoms.

Base – Those unlikely to self-isolate: 34 ; Listed in order of popularity

wdt_ID Responses (showing key themes)
1 Cannot afford to stay at home and not work
2 Essential (food/medicine) shopping
3 Needing exercise
4 Not feeling unwell
5 Needing fresh air
6 Impacts to mental health
7 Boredom
8 Lack of trust in Government/health advice
Responses (showing key themes)

What would keep you from self-isolating if you/someone in your household/bubble tested positive for Coronavirus?

Table:
This table shows that a lack of trust in testing, and not being able to afford to stay at home and not work are the most popular reasons why residents would not self-isolate if they, or someone in their household or bubble tested positive for Coronavirus.

Base – Those unlikely to self-isolate: 18; Listed in order of popularity

wdt_ID Responses (showing key themes)
1 Not trusting testing
2 Cannot afford to stay at home and not work
3 Civil rights/personal freedom
4 Essential (food/medicine) shopping
5 Not believing in restrictions
6 Needing fresh air
7 Needing exercise
8 Mental health
Responses (showing key themes)