Perceptions of COVID-19-related nudges in the Arab world: A cross-country analysis of approval rates and associated factors.

ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated novel approaches to influence public behavior. While "nudging" has gained prominence in Western contexts, its perception and effectiveness in the Arab world remain understudied. This study aimed to investigate the approval of COVID-19-related nudges across four Arab countries and explore associated sociodemographic factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2020 to January 2022, involving 698 participants from Egypt, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Participants were presented with eight hypothetical COVID-19-related nudges categorized according to distinct behavioral mechanisms: choice architecture (e.g., floor markers, prominent placement of fruits and vegetables), information disclosure (publicly sharing infect

SUBMITTER: Makki F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12513628 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature