COVID-19 precautionary behavior: the Israeli case in the initial stage of the outbreak.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The lay public's behavioral responses during a virus spread, such as the COVID-19, play an important role in bringing the outbreak under control, and provide insights into development of risk communication messages to the public. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the association between knowledge about COVID-19, perceived susceptibility, emotional reactions and precautionary behavior among the Israeli lay public at the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Method

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1407 participants, aged 18 + . Participants completed measures of knowledge about COVID-19, perceived susceptibility, emotional reactions, precautionary behavior, and socio-demographic questionnaires. A hierarchical regression model was calculated with precau

SUBMITTER: Shinan-Altman S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7668024 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature