Individual and collective protective responses during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in 10 different countries: Results from the EUCLID online survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In times of unprecedented infectious disease threats, it is essential to understand how to increase individual protective behaviors and support for collective measures. The present study therefore examines factors associated with individual and collective pathways.

Methods

Data was collected through an online survey from 4483 participants (70.8% female, M = 41.2 years) across 10 countries from April 15, 2020 to June 2, 2020 as part of the "EUCLID" project (https://euclid.dbvis.de). Structural equation modeling was used to examine individual and collective pathways across and within countries.

Results

Overall, the adoption of individual protective behaviors and support for collective measures were high. Risk perception on the individual level and perceived e

SUBMITTER: Koller JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9190179 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature