The US Public's Perception of the Threat of COVID-19 During the Rapid Spread of the COVID-19 Outbreak: Cross-Sectional Survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States has made people uncertain about their perceptions of the threat of COVID-19 and COVID-19 response measures. To mount an effective response to this epidemic, it is necessary to understand the public's perceptions, behaviors, and attitudes.

Objective

We aimed to test the hypothesis that people's perceptions of the threat of COVID-19 influence their attitudes and behaviors.

Methods

This study used an open dataset of web-based questionnaires about COVID-19. The questionnaires were provided by Nexoid United Kingdom. We selected the results of a questionnaire on COVID-19-related behaviors, attitudes, and perceptions among the US public. The questionnaire was conducted from March 29 to April 20, 2020.

SUBMITTER: Xiu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7871980 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature