Development and psychometric assessment of the public health emergency risk perception scale: Under the outbreak of COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Correctly understanding and evaluating the level of public risk perception toward public health emergencies not only helps experts and decision-makers understand the public's preventative health behaviors to these emergencies but also enhances their risk information communication with the public. The aim of this study was to develop a risk perception scale for public health emergencies and test its validity and reliability during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Methods

Guided by the theoretical model of risk perception, an initial scale was generated through literature review, group meetings, resident interviews, and expert consultation. A pretest and item screening were then conducted to develop a formal risk perception scale for public health em

SUBMITTER: Shen Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7831463 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature