Developing a Behavior Change Framework for Pandemic Prevention and Control in Public Spaces in China
Sustainability
; 14(4):2452, 2022.
Article
in English
| ProQuest Central | ID: covidwho-1715704
ABSTRACT
Preventive behavior, such as hand hygiene, facemask wearing, and social distancing, plays a vital role in containing the spread of viruses during pandemics. However, people in many parts of the world usually encounter difficulties adhering to this behavior due to various causes. Thus, this article aims to develop a research framework and propose design strategies to prompt individuals’ behavior change during pandemics. Initially, we integrated a literature review and a structured interview (n = 22) to ascertain the core factors impacting behavior change during pandemics. These factors were categorized into four aspects perceptional factors (attitudes, subjective norms and perceived behavior control, risk perceptions);social factors (knowledge and information dissemination, governmental regulations);physical factors (tools and facilities and surveillance);and sociocultural factor (cultural contexts). Then, a theoretical framework with antecedents was developed to reveal behavior intention and formation process. After that, an empirical study was carried out to test the research framework through a questionnaire survey (n = 549). The research findings indicated that all derived factors could directly or indirectly affect individuals’ preventive behavior during pandemics. This article strives to provide valuable insights for different stakeholders when coping with pandemic situations.
Environmental Studies; behavior change; public health; pandemic prevention and control; structural equation modeling; public design; Pandemics; Physical factors; Social distancing; Government regulations; Risk management; Science; Hygiene; Social factors; Quarantine; Social behavior; Norms; COVID-19; Literature reviews; Information dissemination; Viruses; Risk taking; Prevention; Risk perception; Risk factors; Coronaviruses; Public spaces; Disease transmission; China; India
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ProQuest Central
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English
Journal:
Sustainability
Year:
2022
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Article
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