Public trust, preparedness, and the influencing factors regarding COVID-19 pandemic situation in Iran: A population-based cross-sectional study
Asian Journal of Social Health and Behavior
; 5(4):154-161, 2022.
Article
in English
| Web of Science | ID: covidwho-2202121
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Preparedness a social behavior with public trust the prerequisite for proper social functioning can reduce disaster sufferings. The aim of this study was to determine the public trust, preparedness, and the influencing factors regarding the COVID-19 pandemic situation in Iran.Methods:
This online cross-sectional study conducted on Tehran residents (>= 18 years) during the fifth epidemic wave. The tool designed to assess the intention to prepare, public trust, and the subscales. T-test used to compare the means and linear regression to determine the factors influencing on the outcomes.Results:
About 26.5% of 407 participants (mean age standard deviation 40.8 (12.8) years) showed low trust. The mean levels of total trust (P = 0.011), general trust (P = 0.048), and trust to managing authorities (P = 0.018) were significantly lower in men. Adjusted to confounding variables, total trust was lower in men (ss = -3.8, P = 0.01) and less educated (ss = -6.48, P = 0.02) but higher in high-income (ss = 5.7, P = 0.02) people. Only 20% of people were highly prepared. Intention to prepare was higher in families having the elderly (ss = 5.72.8, P = 0.048).Conclusion:
Low trust in the managing authorities and their provided information tend to less considering health and preparedness measures in society.
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Type of study:
Observational study
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Randomized controlled trials
Language:
English
Journal:
Asian Journal of Social Health and Behavior
Year:
2022
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Article
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