How distant? An experimental analysis of students’ COVID-19 exposure and physical distancing in university buildings
| Autor: | A. Bartolucci, A. Templeton, G. Bernardini |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2022 |
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| Zdroj: | Bartolucci, A, Templeton, A & Bernardini, G 2022, ' How distant? An experimental analysis of students’ COVID-19 exposure and physical distancing in university buildings ', International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, vol. 70, 102752 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2021.102752 International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2021.102752 |
| Popis: | University buildings are significant closed built environments for COVID-19 spreading. As universities prepare to re-start in-class activities, students' adherence to physical distancing requirements is a priority topic. While physical distancing in classrooms can be easily managed, the movement of students inside common spaces can pose higher risks due to individuals' proximity. This paper provides an experimental analysis of unidirectional student flow inside a case-study university building, by investigating students' movements and grouping behaviour according to physical distancing requirements. Results show general adherence with the minimum required physical distancing guidance, but some spaces, such as corridors, pose higher exposure than doorways. Their width, in combination with group behaviour, affects the students' capacity to keep the recommended distance. Furthermore, students report higher perceived vulnerability while moving along corridors. Evidence-based results can support decision-makers in understanding individuals' exposure in universities and researchers in developing behavioural models in preparation of future outbreaks and pandemics. 22 pages, 5 figures, 1 table. Currently submitted to "International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction" |
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