COVID-19 is rapidly changing: Examining public perceptions and behaviors in response to this evolving pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since the emergence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in late 2019, communities have been required to rapidly adopt community mitigation strategies rarely used before, or only in limited settings. This study aimed to examine the attitudes and beliefs of Australian adults towards the COVID-19 pandemic, and willingness and capacity to engage with these mitigation measures. In addition, we aimed to explore the psychosocial and demographic factors that are associated with adoption of recommended hygiene-related and avoidance-related behaviors.

Methods

A national cross-sectional online survey of 1420 Australian adults (18 years and older) was undertaken between the 18 and 24 March 2020. The statistical analysis of the data included uni

SUBMITTER: Seale H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7310732 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature