Lithuanians’ unexpected self-determination in survey: they named “hotspots” to avoid this summer



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According to a representative Spinter survey, the threat of the coronavirus will not change in every fifth, or 22 percent. behavior of the population this summer. However, most respondents mentioned more than one pending change. The highest, or 36 percent. 29% of the population will avoid going to health centers without any special need. will receive fewer guests and 27 percent. – less often will visit family, friends, neighbors, 23 percent. you will be less likely to travel by public transport.

More freedom, more challenges.

Ronaldas Grizickas, Head of Personal Insurance Products at BTA, the insurance company that started the survey, points out that discipline strong enough to eliminate other people won’t necessarily have just the silver lining.

“The popularity of active forms of leisure activities is likely to jump: more remote nature walks, movement with scooters, bicycles, quads. Private mini amusement parks can be transformed into private patios with trampolines, swings, stairs and swimming pools. Assess your health and fitness for long trails, tick risk. Protective equipment such as helmets, hand and foot protection must be provided before riding a bike or scooter. Even when resting on your patio, it is necessary to do so. safely, especially to care for thousands of children, “he advises.

According to the expert, in the warm season there is an increase in minor injuries, soft tissue bruises, fractures, this year will be no exception.

Hot spots

Among all the critical points, health facilities stand out most in all age groups without exception, and older people, who are over 56 years old, are the most intimidated. Here, medical institutions are ready to avoid as much as 41 percent. Respondents Such results are alarming to experts.

Insurers advise objectively evaluating your health status and providing professional assistance in a timely manner, so as not to neglect and ignore ailments and injuries.

“Medical facilities are opening and are now returning to a wide range of services. If you have any questions, there is uncertainty: don’t self-medicate, seek professional help. This is especially important for residents of metropolitan areas, including up to 40% say they avoid visiting doctors, while in the regions there are about 33% of them, “says R. Grizickas.

Public transportation will account for 29 percent. representatives of large cities and 18-19 percent. population of the regions. Due to the threat of spread of the coronavirus, the movement of public transport during the quarantine was significantly restricted.

Seclusion is the new standard

The rule of physical distance learned during a pandemic will also affect the behavior of some people in the summer. Women and the elderly can be much more hostile in this regard.

“Every third woman will tend to visit guests less frequently this summer and will be forced to invite guests home, and every fourth man who thinks so.” Older people are also more sensitive to closer communication. Among the latter, 34 percent. determined to stop his stay and even 38 percent. “To open the doors of your home to others,” says R. Grizickas.

A representative survey of the Lithuanian population was conducted from May 18 to 27. 1,012 respondents aged between 18 and 75 attended.

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