Preventive Behaviors and Information Sources during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study in Japan.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
; 19(21)2022 Nov 04.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2099547
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
individual preventive behaviors are one of the key measures needed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This study sought to identify the factors associated with the adoption of COVID-19 preventive measures, focusing specifically on information sources.METHODS:
we conducted a nationally representative cross-sectional survey of 30,053 Japanese adults in February 2021. The survey asked about socioeconomic, health-related, and psychological characteristics, attitudes toward immunization, and the use of information sources regarding COVID-19. We have constructed multivariable logistic regression to estimate the factors associated with the adoption of three preventivemeasures:
3Cs avoidance, hand hygiene and respiratory hygiene.RESULTS:
socioeconomic variables, psychological variables, and the use of information sources are significantly associated with the adoption of preventive measures. The more information sources one uses, the more likely one is to adopt preventive measures. Trust in healthcare professionals is positively associated with adopting preventive measures. On the other hand, negative correlations between trust in social media and preventive behaviors were observed.CONCLUSIONS:
encouraging access to multiple information sources, utilizing communication channels, and modifying messaging according to target groups are essential to promote COVID-19 preventive measures.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Social Media
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Ijerph192114511
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