Mission

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CDC has suggested people practice "social distancing" in order to help slow the spread of the virus.

We are aiming to better understand the reasons why people may or may not be carrying out social distancing.

Occupation, socioeconomic status, and many other social factors can influence a person's experience with social distancing.

Thus, we are conducting a qualitative study including structured interviews of

• healthcare workers

• community leaders 

• community residents

to determine factors that either positively or negatively drive the adoption of social distancing in the diverse Orange County community.