Risk perceptions of COVID-19 and its impact on precautionary behavior: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The controlling of the COVID-19 pandemic is influenced by the precautionary behavior of the community, and such behavior is frequently related to individuals' risk perception. The current study aimed to explore risk perceptions and precautionary behavior in response to COVID-19.

Method

Qualitative in-depth interviews by telephone were undertaken with 26 participants from three affected cities in an initial stage of the disease outbreak, from May 3 to June 5, 2020. The method of analyzing data was inductive. The results were analyzed using interpretation, categorizing, and thematic analysis.

Results

The perception of risk is influenced by numerous individual, community, and cultural factors; these perceptions act as triggers for precautionary behavior, with a

SUBMITTER: Alqahtani MMJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7882911 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature