Risk communication on behavioral responses during COVID-19 among general population in China: A rapid national study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To describe the risk perception and behavioral responses among Chinese adults and to assess the associations of risk communication, risk perception, and behavioral adherence during the COVID-19 epidemic.

Methods

A national cross-sectional survey was conducted in 31 provinces in China with a total number of 5039 effective questionnaires collected. The questionnaire included sociodemographic characteristics, COVID-19 risk communication factors, mask and soap supply, and engagement in preventive behaviors during the epidemic. Multivariable Logistic regression was used.

Results

An overwhelmingly high prevalence of Chinese people was exposed to COVID-19 related risk communication messages (86.5%) and an overwhelming majority of respondents reported engagement in

SUBMITTER: Wang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7605843 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature