Determinants of adherence to personal preventive behaviours based on the health belief model: a cross-sectional study in South Korea during the initial stage of the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Along with the rapid transmission of COVID-19, adherence to preventive behaviours plays a crucial role with respect to the control of COVID-19. However, different individuals' psychological characteristics and risk perception result in various forms of response to preventive behaviours. Based on the Health Belief Model, this study identifies the factors associated with preventive behaviours towards COVID-19 in South Korea during the initial stage of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted in April 2020 through an anonymous online survey. A total of 1207 people in the age bracket of 20-59 years participated in the survey. Single and multiple linear regression analyses were conducted to identify the determinants of preventive behaviours

SUBMITTER: Baek J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9092036 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature