Risk perception, knowledge about SARS-CoV-2, and perception towards preventive measures in Italy: a nationwide cross-sectional study.
J Prev Med Hyg
; 64(1): E9-E12, 2023 Mar.
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en Inglés
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-20238844
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
After COVID-19 outbreak, governments adopted several containment measures. Risk perception and knowledge may play a crucial role since they can affect compliance with preventive measures. This study aimed to explore the extent and the associated factors of risk perception, knowledge regarding SARS-CoV2, and perception towards preventive measures among the Italian population.Methods:
A nationwide cross-sectional study involving adults was conducted in April-May 2021 an online survey was distributed through social media. The outcomes were Knowledge Score (KS) (0 to 100% higher scores correspond to higher COVID-19 related knowledge); Risk Perception Score (RPS) (1 to 4 higher values indicate higher concern); Preventive measures Perception Score (PPS) (1 to 4 higher values indicate higher confidence). Multivariable regression models were performed.Results:
A total of 1120 participants were included. Median KS was 79.5% (IQR = 72.7%-86.4%). Lower education and poor economic conditions were negatively associated with the KS. Median RPS was 2.8 (IQR = 2.4-3.2). Female gender, sharing house with a fragile person, suffering from a chronic disease, having a family member/close friend who contracted SARS-CoV-2 infection were positively associated with the RPS. Median PPS was 3.1 (IQR = 2.8-3.4). Lower educational level was negatively associated with the PPS. Vaccine hesitancy was negatively associated with all three outcomes. The three scores were positively associated with each other.Conclusions:
Fair levels of knowledge, risk perception and perception towards preventive measures were reported. Reciprocal relationships between the outcomes and a relevant relationship with vaccine hesitancy were highlighted. Further investigations should be focused on studying underlying determinants and consequences.Palabras clave
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Bases de datos internacionales
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
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Estudio pronóstico
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Ensayo controlado aleatorizado
Tópicos:
Vacunas
Límite:
Adulto
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Femenino
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Humanos
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
J Prev Med Hyg
Asunto de la revista:
Salud Pública
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
2421-4248
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