Alcohol risk perception and the risk target. Results from a survey among the Polish adult population

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Michał Bujalski ◽  
Jakub Stokwiszewski
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Alcohol Risk

scholarly journals Knowledge and Perception of the Risk of Contracting Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) among Adult Nigerians

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 230-243
Author(s):  
Afocha E. E ◽  
Oladele D. A ◽  
Ajibaye O
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Risk Perception ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Considerable Proportion ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Public Health Response ◽  
Cross Sectional

The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is considered a major public health challenge of this century. The disease caused by the virus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has resulted in a pandemic that has caused severe morbidity and mortality globally including Africa with the limited ability of requisite public health response. Therefore, this survey aims to assess the knowledge and risk perception of COVID-19 among the general public in Nigeria following an index case confirmation in the country. This is an online cross-sectional survey among the general adult population in Nigeria aged 18 years and above. Study variables were summarized using descriptive statistical methods while bivariate analysis was done to determine the association between socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents and outcome variables. Out of 254 respondents who participated in this study, (50.6%) were males and (49.4%) were females. The most stated source of information on COVID-19 was social media (88.5%). More than half (69.3.%) had good knowledge of COVID-19, less than one-third (26.0 %) had average knowledge while just a few had poor knowledge (4.7%) of the disease. Risk perception among the respondents was low and evenly distributed. There was no statistically significant association between, education, gender, and employment status of the respondents and good knowledge of COVID-19. The study suggests that a considerable proportion of respondents have adequate knowledge and awareness related to COVID-19. However, respondent's risk perception of contracting the disease was low. There is a need therefore for robust enlightenment through effective behavioral change communication campaigns. Key words: Knowledge, Perception, Risk, COVID-19, Nigeria.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Risk Perception of The Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 Among Adult Nigerians: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erick Wesley Hedima ◽  
Samuel Adeyemi Michael ◽  
Emmanuel Agada David
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Face Mask ◽  
World Health ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Income Status

AbstractCOVID-19 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a highly infectious disease declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. The Knowledge and risk perception in the adult population may influence adherence to safety guidelines.ObjectiveTo assess the knowledge, preventive measures and risk perception of adult Nigerians regarding COVID-19.MethodsWe conducted an online cross-sectional survey in which five hundred and ten (510) adult participants consented and filled the questionnaire. The questionnaire is divided in to four sections: 1) socio-demographic characteristics of the participants, 2) assessment of knowledge, 3) risk perception and the 4) preventive measures.ResultsOf the 510 respondents, 95.9% claimed knowledge of COVID-19, through the traditional media (55.3%), and social media (41%), while only 3.7% got informed through health officials. Level of education (P=0.0001), income status (P<0.00001) and being a healthcare worker (P=0.002) were significantly associated with a good knowledge of COVID-19. Overall Risk perception was high (median score of 4 out of 5). Risk perception was significantly high among the female participants (P=0.04), young adult (P=0.039) and healthcare providers (P=0.001), while knowledge of preventive measures like avoiding to eat outside the home (P=0.001), traveling to high risk areas (P=0.017), wearing face mask (P=0.01) and eating balanced diet (P=0.014) were significant across gender.ConclusionMost participants demonstrated good knowledge of COVID-19 and its preventive measures, while risk perception was higher among healthcare workers. Findings from this survey could guide information campaigns by public health authorities, clinicians, and the media.

Self-Persuasion on Facebook Increases Alcohol Risk Perception

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (11) ◽  
pp. 672-678 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeroen G. B. Loman ◽  
Barbara C. N. Müller ◽  
Arnoud Oude Groote Beverborg ◽  
Rick B. van Baaren ◽  
Moniek Buijzen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Alcohol Risk

scholarly journals Knowledge and Perceptions of Non-Nutritive Sweeteners Within the UK Adult Population

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 444
Author(s):  
Grace Farhat ◽  
Fleur Dewison ◽  
Leo Stevenson
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
The Public ◽  
Body Weight Status ◽  
The Impact

Non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) are popular sugar substitutes that can help in weight and diabetes management, but concerns regarding their use have been raised by the public. This study aimed to investigate knowledge, benefits and safety perceptions of NNS in a sample of UK adults. The impact of knowledge dissemination on the change in perceptions was also examined. An online survey was distributed through social media platforms and UK Universities and was completed by 1589 participants aged 18 years and above. Results showed a high-risk perception of NNS and a lack of knowledge in regulations in nearly half the population sample. The artificial attributes of NNS further limited their acceptance. Risk perception has been significantly linked to a lower consumption of sweeteners (p < 0.001) and was affected by gender, occupation, education levels, age and body weight status. Information dissemination significantly reduced risk perception and increased awareness of the benefits of NNS. Results suggest that developing effective communication strategies to educate consumers, potentially through trusted health government agencies and professional bodies, can help them to make informed choices. Education of health professionals could also be valuable in reassuring the public of the benefits of NNS.

scholarly journals Social and Cognitive Aspects of Women Entrepreneurs: Evidence from India

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 223-239
Author(s):  
Mohd Yasir Arafat ◽  
Javed Ali ◽  
Amit Kumar Dwivedi ◽  
Imran Saleem
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Risk Perception ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Predictive Ability ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Executive Summary ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Women Entrepreneurship ◽  
Factors Affecting

Executive Summary In the present era, the role of women entrepreneurship has been recognized in the process of economic development worldwide; hence, it must be promoted. Before designing any policy intervention to boost women entrepreneurship, it is important to understand the factors driving women to become entrepreneurs. The previous research on women entrepreneurship was preoccupied with performance of businesses run by women. This research aimed at answering the question: ‘What motivates or discourages the women of a society or an economy from becoming an entrepreneur?’ More specifically, this research investigates factors affecting the entrepreneurial propensity of Indian women through the lenses of cognitive and social capital perspectives. The present study is steered to enhance the understanding of women entrepreneurship at a niche level. Scholars have tried to explain factors affecting women entrepreneurship using myriad of approaches. However, these approaches have been criticized on methodological, conceptual and predictive ability weaknesses. Recently, cognitive and social capital perspectives have gained currency in explaining entrepreneurship. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of cognitive factors—opportunity perception (Hypothesis 1), risk perception (Hypothesis 2) and perceived capabilities (Hypothesis 3)—and social capital factors—social networks (Hypothesis4) and informal investment (Hypothesis 5)—on women’s entrepreneurial propensity in India, a developing country. A data set of Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Adult Population Survey including a sample of 1305 Indians was used and binary logistic regression technique was employed to analyse the data. The finding shows that the entrepreneurial opportunities have no significant influence on women entrepreneurship; risk perception discourages women from becoming entrepreneurs, and perceived capabilities influence the decision of women to engage in entrepreneurship; social network motivates women to be entrepreneurial, and being an informal investor encourages them to start their venture. Surprisingly, we do not find support for opportunity perception. Therefore, policymakers should pay more attention to these factors of perception and social networks so that, the propensity of a woman to become entrepreneur would be increased.

scholarly journals Road-Traffic Noise: Annoyance, Risk Perception, and Noise Sensitivity in the Finnish Adult Population

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 5712-5734 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enembe Okokon ◽  
Anu Turunen ◽  
Sari Ung-Lanki ◽  
Anna-Kaisa Vartiainen ◽  
Pekka Tiittanen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Traffic Noise ◽  
Noise Sensitivity ◽  
Road Traffic Noise ◽  
Noise Annoyance

scholarly journals The Association of COVID-19 Risk Perception, County Death Rates, and Voluntary Health Behaviors among U.S. Adult Population

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jad A Elharake ◽  
Mehr Shafiq ◽  
SarahAnn M McFadden ◽  
Amyn A Malik ◽  
Saad B Omer
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Risk Perceptions ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
The United States ◽  
Community Survey ◽  
Death Rates ◽  
Johns Hopkins University ◽  
Public Health Officials ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic continues to adversely impact the United States (U.S.) socially, culturally, and economically. The purpose of this study was to understand the relationship between COVID-19 county death rates, risk perception, and U.S. adults’ voluntary behaviors—particularly physical distancing. Data were collected from CloudResearch/Qualtrics, Johns Hopkins University, the American Community Survey, and SafeGraph. Our results indicated that higher COVID-19 county death rates were associated with higher risk perceptions, leading to greater time spent at home. These findings will help public health officials identify strategies that best encourage voluntary health behaviors to help curb the spread of COVID-19.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Increased Risk Perception of Pandemic Influenza in Australia

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Jacobs ◽  
Melanie Taylor ◽  
Kingsley Agho ◽  
Garry Stevens ◽  
Margo Barr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Pandemic Influenza ◽  
Risk Perceptions ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
High Concern ◽  
Demographic Subgroups ◽  
At Home

The aim of this study was to assess factors associated with increased risk perception of pandemic influenza in Australia. The sample consisted of 2081 Australian adults aged 16 years and older who completed a short three item pandemic influenza question module which was incorporated into the NSW Health Adult Population Health Survey during the first quarter of 2007. After adjusting for covariates, multivariate analysis indicated that those living in rural regions were significantly more likely to perceive a high risk that a pandemic influenza would occur, while those with poor self-rated health perceived both a high likelihood of pandemic and high concern that self/family would be directly affected were such an event to occur. Those who spoke a language other than English at home and those on low incomes and younger people (16–24 years) were significantly more likely to have changed the way they lived their lives due to the possibility of pandemic influenza, compared to those who spoke only English at home, middle-high income earners, and older age groups, respectively. This data provides an Australian population baseline against which the risk perceptions of demographic subgroups regarding the current, and potential future pandemics, can be compared and monitored.

Correlates of Injury Among ED Visits: Effects of Alcohol, Risk Perception, Impulsivity, and Sensation Seeking Behaviors

2007 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahrzad Bazargan-Hejazi ◽  
Tommi Gaines ◽  
Naihua Duan ◽  
Cheryl J. Cherpitel
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Sensation Seeking ◽  
Ed Visits ◽  
Alcohol Risk
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