Abstract
Objective: To identify the understanding and adherence of the young adult population to isolation measures, as well as the awareness of their position as a propagator of the disease and opinion formation. Methods: Cross-sectional observational study with application of online questionnaires via social network from June to July 2020. Results: 290 questionnaires from a mostly young population aged 18 to 40 years, female, with high education and stratified by area of activity - area health or not. A significant difference was observed when comparing the number of days the individuals left home with gender, area of activity and correct adherence to isolation measures. There was a difference in reported adherence between age groups (p = 0.021) and a significant percentage of individuals who inform themselves through social networks 64.8%, with no difference being found between the area of expertise for the source of information used (p=0.055). Conclusion: A good degree of understanding is observed regarding the importance of social isolation measures, but adherence is inconsistent between age groups, which may reflect the new age pattern of involvement of the wave of infections in 2021.