@article{fdi:010094840,
  title = {{S}ocioeconomic determinants of protective behaviors and contact patterns in the post-{COVID}-19 pandemic era : a cross-sectional study in {I}taly},
  author = {{T}izzani, {M}. and {G}auvin, {L}a{\¨e}titia},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{S}ocioeconomic inequalities significantly influence infectious disease outcomes, as seen with {COVID}-19, but the pathways through which socioeconomic conditions affect transmission dynamics remain unclear. {T}o address this, we conducted a survey representative of the {I}talian population, stratified by age, gender, geographical area, city size, employment status, and education level. {T}he survey's final aim was to estimate differences in contact and protective behaviors across various population strata, both of which are crucial for understanding transmission dynamics. {O}ur initial insights based on the survey indicate that years after the pandemic began, the perceived impact of {COVID}-19 on professional, economic, social, and psychological dimensions varied across socioeconomic strata, extending beyond the epidemiological outcomes. {T}his reinforces the need for approaches that systematically consider socioeconomic determinants. {I}n this context, using generalized linear models, we identified associations between socioeconomic factors and vaccination status for both {COVID}-19 and influenza, as well as the influence of socioeconomic conditions on mask-wearing and social distancing. {I}mportantly, we also observed differences in contact behaviors based on employment status while education level did not show a significant association. {T}hese findings highlight the complex interplay of socioeconomic and demographic factors in shaping protective behavior and contact patterns. {U}nderstanding these dynamics can contribute to the improvement of epidemic models and better guide public health efforts for at-risk groups.},
  keywords = {{ITALIE}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{PL}o{S} {C}omputational {B}iology},
  volume = {21},
  numero = {8},
  pages = {e1013262 [25 p.]},
  ISSN = {1553-734{X}},
  year = {2025},
  DOI = {10.1371/journal.pcbi.1013262},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010094840},
}