Effect of SARS-CoV-2 antibody screening on participants' attitudes and behaviour: a study of industry workers in Split, Croatia.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate the changes in personal attitudes and behaviour before and after negative serological test results for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibodies.

Study design

Cross-sectional questionnaire survey.

Methods

A survey questionnaire was conducted with 200 industry workers (68% males and 32% females) who had previously tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. The survey examined participants' self-reported general attitudes towards coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), their sense of fear, as well as their behaviour towards protective measures before and after the testing.

Results

Participants perceived the disease as a severe health threat and acknowledged that the protective measures were appropriate. Respond

SUBMITTER: Ljubic T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7721354 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature