Addressing the COVID-19 Pandemic in an Iranian Sample: Health Beliefs and Respondent Characteristics Associated with Preventive Behaviors

Conclusion:  As there is accepted therapy for COVID-19, it is especially important to control COVID-19 through behavior change.  Results indicate that two behavioral constructs that have the most impact on prevention are perceived disease susceptibility and self-efficacy.  Therefore, public health initiatives are needed to enhance perceived susceptibility to the disease and improve self-efficacy to perform preventative behaviors in spite of perceived barriers.
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research