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Factors associated with COVID-19 masking behavior: an application of the Health Belief Model.
White, Allie; Maloney, Erin; Boehm, Michele; Bleakley, Amy; Langbaum, Jessica.
  • White A; Department of Communication, University of Delaware, 250 Pearson Hall, Newark, DE 19716, USA.
  • Maloney E; Department of Communication, University of Delaware, 250 Pearson Hall, Newark, DE 19716, USA.
  • Boehm M; Department of Communication, University of Delaware, 250 Pearson Hall, Newark, DE 19716, USA.
  • Bleakley A; Department of Communication, University of Delaware, 250 Pearson Hall, Newark, DE 19716, USA.
  • Langbaum J; Banner Alzheimer's Institute, 901 E. Willetta Street, Phoenix, AZ 85006, USA.
Health Educ Res ; 37(6): 452-465, 2022 Nov 21.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2077757
ABSTRACT
Wearing a face mask is effective in minimizing the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among unvaccinated individuals and preventing severe illness among the vaccinated. Country, state and local guidelines promote, and at times mandate, mask-wearing despite it being publicly perceived as an individual's choice. Guided by the Health Belief Model (HBM), structural equation modeling was used to analyze longitudinal data in a sample of US adults aged 18-49 years to identify constructs that contribute to face mask-wearing. Results indicated that perceived COVID-19 severity, perceived masking benefits and self-efficacy were positively associated with masking behavior, and masking barriers were negatively associated with masking behavior. Perceived susceptibility to COVID-19 and cues to action were nonsignificant correlates of masking behavior. These results' theoretical and practical implications contribute to the literature on the HBM and the COVID-19 pandemic. Future directions and limitations are discussed.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Prognostic study Topics: Vaccines Limits: Adult / Humans Language: English Journal: Health Educ Res Journal subject: Education Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Her

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Prognostic study Topics: Vaccines Limits: Adult / Humans Language: English Journal: Health Educ Res Journal subject: Education Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Her