Educational inequalities in risk perception, perceived effectiveness, trust and preventive behaviour in the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study analysed educational inequalities in risk perception, perceived effectiveness, trust and adherence to preventive behaviours in the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany.

Study design

This was a cross-sectional online survey.

Methods

Data were obtained from the GESIS Panel Special Survey on the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak in Germany, including 2949 participants. Stepwise linear regression was conducted to analyse educational inequalities in risk perception, perceived effectiveness, trust and adherence to preventive behaviours considering age, gender, family status and household size as covariates.

Results

We found lower levels in risk perception, trust towards scientists and adherence to preventive behaviour among individuals with l

SUBMITTER: Pfortner TK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8923896 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature