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Appendix
Within your community is physical
isolation and physical distancing
measures followed
10.00%
(n = 10)
10.00%
Slightly
Moderately
Considerably
60.00%
A great deal
20.00%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
In your view, the impacts of
these precautionary
measures have been
10%
(n = 24)
Extremely helpful
40%
Very helpful
Moderately helpful
50%
Although the sample size is small, six out of the 10 respondents for this question believed that (a)
physical isolation and physical distancing measures have been considerably adhered to, with 50
per cent reporting that the impacts of these precautionary measures have been very helpful. In
addition to adhering to precautionary measures to help reduce disease transmission, some
Network members stated that working from home and home schooling is a challenge in the
current climate. Additionally, there is the likelihood of increased disconnectedness amongst
individuals that do not have access to or knowledge of technology and online platforms. While
some respondents believe that such measures have resulted in increased appreciation for
friends and family, others worry that the emotional and mental health cost of social isolation is
yet to be recognised.
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