Does COVID-19 vaccination affect risk perception and adherence to preventive behaviors? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Since the COVID-19 pandemic onset, preventive measures (e.g., social distancing, hand hygiene, mask usage) and vaccines have been pivotal in mitigating transmission and reducing public health burdens. Although adherence to these measures, influenced by factors such as ventilation and exposure duration, has been extensively validated, their long-term sustainability faces socio-economic challenges.

Objectives

To investigate the association between risk perception and adherence to preventive behaviors and conduct a meta-analysis comparing these behaviors in vaccinated versus unvaccinated subgroups.

Methods

A systematic review following PRISMA guidelines identified studies (2021-2024) analyzing risk perception and preventive behaviors. Potential biases were a

SUBMITTER: Sorrentino M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12647121 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature