scholarly journals Risk perception, knowledge, prevention, information sources and efficacy beliefs related to Covid-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
C Genovese ◽  
C Signorelli ◽  
M Pavia ◽  
G Icardi ◽  
A Mistretta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
National Health System ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Surveillance Systems ◽  
Italian Population ◽  
Preventive Actions ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
Communicative Actions

Abstract Background Sars-Cov-2 is one of the latest examples of an emerging infectious disease challenging the world and it is the third case, in just two decades, of “spillover”. In light of the recent outbreak (Italy is in 2nd position), it is important to evaluate people risk perception and to support the Health Authority with effective communicative actions to avoid the spread of “infodemia”/alarmism. The aim of this study is a) to study levels of perceived threat, risk perception, severity and comparative vulnerability b) to compare risk perception with other communicable/not communicable diseases; c) provide information to increase awareness/ knowledge of the disease. Methods We performed an Italian multicentre study from 11 February 2020 and it is still in progress. The subjects in study (general population, HCWs and university students) were enrolled through the administration of a standardized questionnaire based on Health Belief Model through CAPI and CAWI methods. The summary and inferential statistical analyses will be carried out using the R software. Results We enrolled 2495 people from 11 February until 4 March 2020. All the respondents had heard of COVID19. Only 2% didn't know any symptoms and 3% answered to all the questions correctly (mean knowledge score of 13). 48% thought that he/she could acquired COVID 19 in the next 12 months and 70% stated that their concern of the disease was high(score5). Perceived capability to avoid it was rated as good/very good by 62%. The correct mask use (WHO) was reported by 64% of the sample and 47% stated all preventive actions (2% no one). Only 22% of the sample stated all actions to be taken in case of suspected acquisition of COVID19. Conclusions Italy is facing an epidemic that could have the potential to affect the entire national health system. It's so important to implement public health activities and surveillance systems in order to limit the spread of the disease and bad/disinformation. Key messages This study is the first to report on public perception of Sars-Cov-2 in all the Italy. The results indicated that the Italian population is aware of the outbreak and it is concerned about their risk. On the other hand, only half of the sample is aware about all preventive actions and not everybody knows all procedures to be taken in case of COVID 19 suspect.

scholarly journals Preventive health behaviours during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic based on health belief model among Egyptians

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayah M. Barakat ◽  
Zeinab A. Kasemy
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Health Behaviour ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Practical Importance ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Major Outbreak ◽  
Belief Model

Abstract Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is spreading rapidly in the world, and on 11 March 2020, WHO announced the outbreak a global pandemic. Given the severity of this major outbreak and the importance of prevention and protection against the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the predictors of engaging in the preventive behaviours could potentially be of great practical importance as it could help us identify high-risk groups and take the necessary steps towards improving their health behaviour. As the health behavioural response of the Egyptian population during COVID-19 is unknown and the health belief model constructs can be used to explain health behaviour, this study was conducted to assess the preventive behaviours to COVID-19 and the associated role of health belief model constructs over three periods of time; at the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic then 4 weeks and10 weeks later. Results Perceived severity and benefits of health belief model constructs showed significant decrease in the 2nd interview, followed by an increase in the 3rd interview (P < 0.001). Perceived barriers showed a significant increase in the 2nd interview followed by a significant decrease in the 3rd interview (P < 0.001). Knowledge score was significantly lower at the start, then a surge happened in the next interview followed by a slight drop in the 3rd interview (P < 0.001). Preventive behaviours were significantly lower in the 2nd interview then significantly higher in the 3rd interview (P < 0.001). On the analysis of the factors associated with preventive behaviours using multivariate regression, the results determined age, high education, being a health care worker, perceived susceptibility, benefits, barriers and self-efficacy. Conclusions Perceptions of benefits could be increased by tailoring communication strategies to various groups, emphasizing how different people can engage in effective preventive behaviours. Policy makers should pay attention to lower-educated persons living in rural areas being a group with the least engagement in health-protective actions.

scholarly journals Public perception and preparedness for the pandemic COVID 19: A Health Belief Model approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 41-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Regi Jose ◽  
Meghana Narendran ◽  
Anil Bindu ◽  
Nazeema Beevi ◽  
Manju L ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
Model Approach

scholarly journals Perception of Ophthalmologists to COVID-19 Using Health Belief Model

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enmar Almazyad ◽  
Abeer Ahmad ◽  
Deema Jomar ◽  
Rajiv Khandekar ◽  
Samar Al-Swailem
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Preventive Health Behavior ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Abstract Purpose:To assess ophthalmologists preparedness in such a critical period in the history of pandemics, a logical socio-psychological framework assessment using the health belief model (HBM) is essential to evaluate their risk perception, their willingness to actively participate in engaging in protective health behavior and acknowledge its benefits and their capability to perform adequate successful methods in limiting the spread of COVID-19 and overcome the barriers they might encounter while implementing such precautions.Methods:A cross-sectional study conducted in King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital using a questionnaire-based (HBM) was distributed to 135 ophthalmologists in the institute to evaluate their risk perception on COVID-19, and determine which components of the HBM contribute to preventive health behavior related to the COVID-19 infection.Results:The questionnaire had a reasonable response rate ( 79.3%, 107 ophthalmologists including; 48 consultants, 51 fellows, and 36 residents). The study demonstrated that this model is useful and mapped how several components were significantly correlated to actions. Most significantly, perceived susceptibility was the most important predictor of action. The second most important determinant of action was the perceived benefit.Conclusion:Pandemics such as COVID-19 are more likely to happen again in the future. Explicit attention to factors influencing motivation, such as threat perception to adopt appropriate health-related behavior to limit the spread of communicable diseases, is necessary. This study has successfully represented preparedness and risk behavior perception of ophthalmologists to the novel COVID-19 pandemic in one of the largest tertiary eye hospitals in the middle east using the health belief model.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Vaccination Acceptance in China after It Becomes Available: A Cross-Sectional Study

Vaccines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1398
Author(s):  
Qian Zhou ◽  
Tian Tian ◽  
Jie Ni ◽  
Xiaoheng Zhao ◽  
Hong Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Vaccine Development ◽  
Herd Immunity ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chinese Government ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vaccination Acceptance ◽  
Belief Model

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led to numerous tragic deaths all over the world. Great efforts have been made by worldwide nations for COVID-19 targeted vaccine development since the disease outbreak. In January 2021, the Chinese government started to provide free vaccination among nationwide communities, which was optional for citizens. As no evidence has been provided so far regarding COVID-19 vaccination acceptance since the initiation of nationwide vaccination, this study aims to investigate COVID-19 vaccination acceptance among Chinese citizens as well as its associated factors as an attempt to bridge such gap embedded in the current literature. An anonymous cross-sectional study was conducted online in March and April 2021 among adults, with the survey questionnaire designed based on the framework of the health belief model (HBM). Information on socio-demographics, risk perception, past pandemic-related experience, awareness of vaccination as well as acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination were collected. Chi-squared test and multi-level regression were performed to distinguish the acceptance between different groups as well as to identify the significant predictors. A total of 3940 participants completed the survey, with 90.6% of the participants reporting strong willingness to get vaccinated. A list of factors were found to be significantly associated with individuals’ acceptance of vaccination, including the region of residence, ethnicity, annual income, whether or not they had experienced a major pandemic event in the past, risk perception of the COVID-19 as well as the awareness of receiving vaccination. Safety concerns about the vaccine (27.7%), concerns about receiving vaccination immediately after newly developed vaccines were released into the market (22.4%) as well as concerns about the potential side effects induced by vaccination (22.1%) were identified as the primary reasons of residents’ resistance against vaccination. Overall, residents demonstrated strong willingness to receive vaccination against COVID-19 in China. However, the improvement of vaccination-related knowledge among Chinese residents should be highlighted as a critical strategy to facilitate the penetration of nationwide vaccination in order to ultimately achieve the establishment of herd immunity in China.

scholarly journals Using Health Belief Model, TriRisk Model, and Fatalism to predict COVID-19 Social Distancing Compliance Behavior

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 127-145
Author(s):  
S. Lahiry ◽  
R. Karmakar ◽  
S. Parameswaran
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Cognitive Risk ◽  
Compliance Behavior ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
Age Range ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Objectives. The study has a translational focus to examine the applicability of the Health Belief Model, the TriRisk model, and fatalism-belief in the context of the COVID-19 disease, specifically to test if they help us predict recommended compliance behavior. Another objective is to examine how the three components of the TriRisk model work together. Background. Amid a raging COVID-19 pandemic, governments everywhere need to deploy more targeted strategies to make social distancing effective and reduce human to human transmission of the virus. Study design. The study predicted the lockdown compliance behaviour from constructs of the TriRisk model and fatalism-belief, using multiple linear regression and mediation analysis. Participants. 357 Participants across India; age range: 15—78 years; 41.5% men and 58.5% women. Measurements. Components of the health belief model, fatalism, and recommended compliance behavior were assessed using Multi-item and single-item scales. Results. Experiential risk perception was the strongest predictor of compliance behavior, followed by perceived barriers and gender. Deliberative risk perception and affective risk perception were significantly positively correlated with compliance behavior, though not statistically significant predictors. Experiential risk perception mediated the path between cognitive risk assessment and compliance behavior. Conclusions. The present study has implications for designing and trying out compliance enhancement intervention through use of appropriate experiential risk content in designing public campaigns to increase compliance behavior.

scholarly journals Risk perception and adherence to preventive behaviours related to the COVID-19 pandemic: a community-based study applying the health belief model – CORRIGENDUM

BJPsych Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aziz Kamran ◽  
Khatereh Isazadehfar ◽  
Heshmatolah Heydari ◽  
Ramin Nasimi Doost Azgomi ◽  
Mahdi Naeim
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

scholarly journals Factors Associated with COVID-19 Low Risk perception among urban dwellers in Malawi

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mastano Nambiro Woleson Dzimbiri ◽  
Emmanuel Chilanga ◽  
Patrick Mwanjawala ◽  
Amanda Keller
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Individual Risk ◽  
Rapid Appraisal ◽  
Overwhelming Evidence ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
Wrath Of God

Abstract Introduction: Malawians have yet to broadly adopt COVID-19 mitigation measures despite having overwhelming evidence about its infectivity, morbidity, and fatality. Understanding why the general population is not proactive in reducing the spread of this illness is critical to learning how to address this issue. This study explores Malawian COVID-19 risk perception and the associated constraints in the adoption of mitigations. A Health Belief Model (HBM) approach was used to understand factors that undermine COVID-19 messages to achieve behavior change.Methods: The study applied a rapid appraisal and photovoice methodology in this qualitative inquiry to better understand individual risk perception regarding COVID-19. We selected 33 participants from three major cities in Malawi. We transcribed verbatim audio interviews and videos. Transcripts were coded manually to derive key themes and concepts. Results: Religious and political beliefs strongly influenced COVID-19 risk perception. Critical religious factors included the coming of Christ, the wrath of God, and the coming of the beast. Politically, participants believed that COVID-19 lockdown measures were a ploy by the ruling party to remain in power.Conclusion: The study suggests that religious beliefs and political environment undermine self-perceived risk of contracting COVID-19 among urban dwellers in Malawi. We recommend that diverse actors in Malawi should collaborate to promote the dissemination of accurate COVID-19 discourses and reduce the severity of the pandemic’s impact on the Malawi populous.

Using the Health Belief Model to Assess the HIV Education Needs of Junior and Senior High School Students

1989 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rick Petosa ◽  
Janet Wessinger
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Hiv Transmission ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Hiv Education ◽  
School Students ◽  
Preventive Actions ◽  
Education Needs ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

The purpose of this study was to use the Health Belief Model as a conceptual framework to examine the HIV education needs of seventh, ninth, and eleventh grade students. A statewide stratified random sample was drawn during the Spring of 1988. Results reveal serious misconceptions regarding HIV transmission and the nature of AIDS. High levels of fear of AIDS were reported. While students perceive themselves to be highly susceptible to AIDS they clearly misunderstand the seriousness of the disease. Barriers to preventive actions and social pressures to increase risk were reported. Based on the results specific recommendations regarding the design of effective AIDS education are offered.

Stay Socially Distant and Wash Your Hands: Using the Health Belief Model to Determine Intent for COVID-19 Preventive Behaviors at the Beginning of the Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 109019812110199
Author(s):  
Jeanine P. D. Guidry ◽  
Nicole H. O’Donnell ◽  
Lucinda L. Austin ◽  
Ioana A. Coman ◽  
Jay Adams ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Preventive Measure ◽  
Preventive Action ◽  
Preventive Behaviors ◽  
Preventive Actions ◽  
Perfect Model ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has quickly spread around the world, and since currently no treatments that are safe and effective for large groups of people nor a vaccine are available, the best way to prevent the illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus causing it. The purpose of this study was to examine the predictive effects of both demographic and psychosocial factors originating with the Health Belief Model on reported intent to adhere to COVID-19 preventive behaviors (e.g., social distancing, hand washing, and not attending large gatherings). Method A Qualtrics survey of 500 U.S. adults was conducted to explore the relationships of demographics and psychosocial factors with the intent to adhere to COVID-19 preventive measures. Results Gender was a predictor of taking preventive action, with women more likely to take action. Health Belief Model constructs predicted uptake of most COVID-19 preventive actions, but the constructs often appeared to work independent of the model. Race/ethnicity was an infrequent predictor, but when it did, minorities were less likely to report intent to adhere to COVID-19 preventive behaviors. Conclusion/Implications While not a perfect model for this pandemic, the Health Belief Model and its constructs should continue to be considered for use by public health communicators focusing on preventive measure campaign design in both the COVID-19 pandemic era and beyond.

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