Public perception and preparedness for the pandemic Covid 19
A Health Belief Model approach
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23366553 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Regi Jose (0000-0002-8349-889X, Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation, corresponding author), Meghana Narendran (0000-0002-7795-0843, Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation, corresponding author), Anil Bindu (Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation, corresponding author), Nazeema Beevi (Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation, corresponding author), Manju L, L Manju (Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation, corresponding author), P V Benny (Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Pages | 41-46 |
| Publication date | 2021-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2213-3984 • E-ISSN: 2452-0918 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.cegh.2020.06.009 |
| PMID | 33521389 |
| OpenAlex | W3039064179 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 61 |
| References cited | 9 |
BACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19) pandemic is recognized as a major threat to human health in 2020. As the disease is new and spreading quickly, the scientific community is reporting new information daily to address this issue. The public is well informed and is ready to adopt the protective and preventive measures suggested by the authorities. AIM & OBJECTIVE: This study is aimed at understanding the perception towards the pandemic using the Health Belief Model (HBM) approach, preparedness measures adopted, opinion and confidence towards various Governmental activities and control measures. METHODS AND MATERIAL: A Cross-sectional survey was conducted among adults across the Kerala state using modified WHO Cosmo protocol and questionnaires implemented through google forms in late April during the preparedness phase of the disease. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: The results were explained using descriptive and Binary Logistic Regression analysis using SPSS version 22. RESULTS: Among the 680 participants, 675 (99.3%) were aware about COVID-19 and 598 (88%) had good knowledge. Behavioural change was observed in 638 (93.8%) and variables in Health Belief Model showed a significant association with behavioural change. CONCLUSIONS: Most people living across Kerala approached the COVID-19 pandemic in a similar manner, irrespective of age, education, or relation to the healthcare field. Perceptions of the community as explained by Health Belief Model was greatly influenced by the primary health care approach by the government and for the subsequent behavioural change.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) · Descriptive statistics · Disease · Environmental health · Family medicine · Government (linguistics) · Health belief model · Health care · Health education · Infectious disease (medical specialty) · Logistic regression · Pandemic · Pathology · Perception · Political science · Preparedness · Public health · Risk perception · Statistics · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Diverse Scientific Research Studies · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
Exploring the impact factors of the usage intention of AR sports games for home exercise based on the decomposed theory of planned behavior
The Impact of Social Media Shared Health Content on Protective Behavior against Covid-19
The effect of a self-learned virtual learning package on knowledge, attitude, and self-care behaviors of Covid-19 in people referred to health and treatment centers
Reuse of face masks among adults in Hong Kong during the Covid-19 pandemic
Acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccine based on the health belief model
Health beliefs and their relation to household, necessary, and unnecessary contacts across Covid-19 epidemic waves in Taiwan
A study of self-precaution against the background of the Covid-19 pandemic from the perspective of risk perception attitude theory and social support
Determinants of adherence to personal preventive behaviours based on the health belief model
From Trust to Skepticism
The Influence of Communication on College Students’ Self–Other Risk Perceptions of Covid-19
Association between the Health Belief Model, Exercise, and Nutrition Behaviors during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Marocovid
Factors associated with the consumption of chlorine dioxide to prevent and treat Covid-19 in the Peruvian population
A Precautionary Tale
The perception of Covid-19 amongst vulnerable subgroups of the general population in Italy
Cross-Country Differences in Stay-at-Home Behaviors during Peaks in the Covid-19 Pandemic in China and the United States
Living in a Region With a Low Level of Covid-19 Infection
Influencing Factors of Psychosocial Stress among Korean Adults during the Covid-19 Outbreak
Effects of Perceived Benefit on Vitamin D Supplementation Intention
Perceived Benefits Matter the Most in Covid-19 Preventive Behaviors
The Paradox of Conspiracy Theory
Analysis of the Impact of Health Beliefs and Resource Factors on Preventive Behaviors against the Covid-19 Pandemic
Covid-19 Pandemic and Mental Health Status of Saudi Citizens Living Abroad
Health beliefs model and vaccine acceptance
Behavioral Correlates of Covid-19 Worry
Cessation of Face Mask Use after Covid-19 Vaccination in Patients with Diabetes
Identifying the Public’s Psychological Concerns in Response to Covid-19 Risk Messages in Singapore
Covid-19 health communication barriers in multicultural communities in Indonesia
Student satisfaction in clinical area subjects during the Covid-19 pandemic in a medical school
Does Seeing What Others Do Through Social Media Influence Vaccine Uptake and Help in the Herd Immunity Through Vaccination? A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Population-Level Preparedness About Preventive Practices Against Coronavirus Disease 2019
Impact of epidemic prevention policies on public vaccination willingness
Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Among Repatriated Indonesian Migrant Workers During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Actions, beliefs, and perceptions during Covid-19 lockdown
Risk perception of Covid-19
Examining Attenuated Responses to Coronavirus Disease-2019 Risk
JD-R model on job insecurity and the moderating effect of Covid-19 perceived susceptibility
The relationship between Covid-19 fear, health perceptions, routine health checks, and safety behaviors in participants with chronic illnesses
Informational support, risk perception, anti-pandemic motivation and behavior
Investigating Covid-19 Vaccine Uptake Intention Using an Integrated Model of Protection Motivation Theory and an Extended Version of the Theory of Planned Behavior
An Integrated Health Belief Model
Role of Covid-19 Caller Tune and Intention to Get Vaccinated
Communicating public health information to a global audience
Factors influencing farmers’ management behaviors toward coping with drought
Interactive Data Visualization Enhances Preventive Intentions in Covid-19 News Stories
The Relationships Between Socioeconomic Status, Covid-19 Risk Perceptions, and the Adoption of Protective Measures in a Mid-Western City in the United States
Consumer self-protection behavior of online meal safety during the Covid-19 pandemic
Cognition, willingness, and behavior towards human papillomavirus vaccination in Chinese university students
Civic engagement in a health crisis
Health awareness of rural households towards Covid ‐19 pandemic in India
Perceived severity, fear of retaliation, and suspect report intention of general public during Covid ‐19 pandemic
Religious struggles and mental health in the Polish population during the Covid-19 pandemic. Mediation effects of resilience as an “ability to bounce back”
Predicting adherence to Covid-19 preventive measures among South Korean adults aged 40 to 69 Years using the expanded health empowerment model
Changing dynamics and travel evading
Predictors of Compliance to Covid-19 Containment Communications in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, Enugu, and Lagos States
Using the Health Belief Model to examine travelers’ willingness to vaccinate and support for vaccination requirements prior to travel
Can risk communication in mass media improve compliance behavior in the Covid-19 pandemic? Evidence from Vietnam
Critical health response in the time of Covid-19
Analysis of vulnerability and changes in precautionary behavior of individuals in ageing societies during the years of Covid-19 pandemic in Europe
Changing emotions in the Covid-19 pandemic
The Impacts of Media Exposure on Covid-19 Preventive Behaviors Among Vietnamese People
| Unique citing works | 61 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 10,17 |
| Citation span | 2020 - 2026 (7) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 58 |