Social distancing intentions to reduce the spread of COVID-19: The extended theory of planned behavior.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to the absence of a vaccine of SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic, the most effective way to reduce transmission of the virus is by applying social distancing practices. Exploring factors that determine whether people adopt social distancing measures is, therefore, critical to reducing the spread of the virus. This study aimed to investigate people's intentions to socially distance based on the extended Theory of Planned Behavior.

Methods

A questionnaire was distributed to the sample population and collected through social media online and WhatsApp groups from March 26, 2020 to March 29, 2020. There were 823 analyzed out of 1870 responses. The extended TPB variables and risk perception were measured using a 7-point scale (scored from 1 to 7). Data were analyzed using t

SUBMITTER: Adiyoso W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8503732 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature