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The Role of Illness Perceptions, Coping, and Self-Efficacy on Adherence to Precautionary Measures for COVID-19.
Chong, Yuen Yu; Chien, Wai Tong; Cheng, Ho Yu; Chow, Ka Ming; Kassianos, Angelos P; Karekla, Maria; Gloster, Andrew.
  • Chong YY; The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
  • Chien WT; The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
  • Cheng HY; The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
  • Chow KM; The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
  • Kassianos AP; Department of Psychology, University of Cyprus, P.O. Box 20537, Nicosia 1678, Cyprus.
  • Karekla M; Department of Applied Health Research, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, UK.
  • Gloster A; Department of Psychology, University of Cyprus, P.O. Box 20537, Nicosia 1678, Cyprus.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 17(18)2020 09 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-760919
ABSTRACT
As the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues, engaging the public in adherence to precautionary measures for preventing COVID-19 spread or infection becomes difficult. The present study aims to extend our understanding of how illness perceptions, coping, and self-efficacy affect adherence to precautionary measures among the public. An online survey was administered between April and June 2020 to a sample of 514 Hong Kong citizens. Variables considered were illness perceptions toward COVID-19, problem-solving, avoidance-based coping, self-efficacy, as well as adherence to precautionary measures including physical distancing, limiting unnecessary travelling, and washing hands regularly with soap and water. Adjusted structural equation model showed that illness perceptions toward COVID-19 had significant direct effect on their adherence to precautionary measures (unstandardized ß = 0.50, [95% CI, 0.28, 0.80], p = 0.001), and indirect effects through avoidance-based coping (ß = -0.10 [95% CI, -0.26, -0.01], p = 0.016) and self-efficacy (ß = -0.10, [95% CI, -0.18, -0.01], p = 0.025). These results imply that apart from emphasizing the health hazards of a novel infectious disease, an effective public health intervention and crisis communication should address avoidance-based coping and self-efficacy of the public in adherence to precautionary measures for COVID-19.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Adaptation, Psychological / Coronavirus Infections / Coronavirus / Disease Transmission, Infectious / Guideline Adherence / Pandemics Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph17186540

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Adaptation, Psychological / Coronavirus Infections / Coronavirus / Disease Transmission, Infectious / Guideline Adherence / Pandemics Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph17186540