Selection of determinants of students' adherence to COVID-19 guidelines and translation into a brief intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

When reopening universities in times of COVID-19, students still have to adhere to COVID-19 behavioral guidelines. We explored what behavioral determinants (and underlying beliefs) related to the adherence to guidelines are both relevant and changeable, as input for future interventions.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey was conducted (Oct-Nov 2020), identifying behavioral determinants (and underlying beliefs) of university students' adherence to COVID-19-guidelines, including keeping 1.5 m distance, getting tested, and isolating (N = 255).

Results

Attitude, perceived norm, self-efficacy, and several beliefs (e.g., risk perception beliefs 'I am not afraid because I am young' [r = -0.33; p < .001]; attitudinal beliefs, e.g., 'I feel responsible for tel

SUBMITTER: Varol T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8367745 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature