Socioeconomic disparities in risk perceptions and precautionary actions against COVID-19 among the working age population aged 18-59 in Japan: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Risk perceptions and precautionary actions against COVID-19 have been reported to be generally insufficient globally, and differences by subpopulation group have been concerning, as a key driver to widening health gaps. Although a body of literature examined these key constructs, critical comparative examinations of various risk perceptions and precautionary actions by socioeconomic group are still limited in Japan and Asia.

Methods

This study examines subjective and objective risk perceptions and precautionary actions against COVID-19 infection among the general working age population aged 18-59 in Japan, focusing on the differences by socioeconomic group and health status. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in March 2021, using an online self-reporting que

SUBMITTER: Shimamoto K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11812742 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature