How are COVID-19 knowledge and concern associated with practising preventive behaviours in Australian adults?

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study investigated the association between COVID-19 prevention knowledge and concern and practising preventive behaviour in Australian adults.

Methods

Using an online survey, knowledge of Australian COVID-19 guidelines, concerns about pandemic impact, the practice of preventive behaviours, and sociodemographic variables (i.e. age, gender, information source) were measured. Bivariate analysis and linear regression models were used.

Results

A total of 1,491 participants (age 50.5 ±14.9 years, 32.3% males) completed the survey. Higher knowledge and concern scores were associated with a higher practice of preventive behaviour scores (βs:0.47 & 0.08 respectively, p<0.001). Older adults (>65 years) and women had higher knowledge and practice scores compared t

SUBMITTER: Khalesi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8441743 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature