Sociodemographic and Health Belief Model Factors Associated with Nonadherence to COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Virus mitigation strategies such as adhering to stay-at-home orders, practicing social distancing, and engaging in personal protective behaviors are central to slowing the spread of COVID-19. This population-based cohort study sought to identify sociodemographic characteristics and Health Belief Model factors that are associated with nonadherence to COVID-19 mitigation strategies with the goal of informing public health messaging campaigns.

Methods

An online population-based survey was distributed via social media over an 8-week period from April 13, 2020, to June 8, 2020.

Results

Data were derived from 2,222 adults (57% female; 40% racial/ethnic minorities). Univariate analyses revealed that men, younger aged (18-30 years) and unmarried adults,

SUBMITTER: Badr H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8194540 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature