Social Media Use, Self-Efficacy, Perceived Threat, and Preventive Behavior in Times of COVID-19: Results of a Cross-Sectional Study in Pakistan

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: June 17, 2021

Although the role of social media in infectious disease outbreaks is receiving increasing attention, little known about mechanisms by which use affects risk perception and preventive behaviors during such outbreaks. This study aims to determine whether there are any relationships between use, behavior, perceived threat coronavirus, self-efficacy, socio-demographic characteristics. The data were collected from 310 respondents across Pakistan using an online cross-sectional survey. Reliability analyses performed for all scales structural equational modeling was used identify variables. We found that: (i) predicts self-efficacy (β = 0.25, p < 0.05) coronavirus 0.54, 0.05, R2 0.06), (ii) behavior predicted (R 0.10, 0.05). Therefore, these results indicate importance media's influence on health-related behaviors. These findings valuable health administrators, governments, policymakers, scientists, specifically individuals whose situations similar those Pakistan.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19-related knowledge, risk perception, information seeking, and adherence to preventive behaviors among undergraduate students, southern Iran

Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 28(42), P. 59953 - 59962

Published: June 20, 2021

Globally, the novel COVID-19 has been recognized as one of most important pandemics and devastating diseases in human history, with many deaths morbidities. In absence effective treatment limited supply vaccine, people must adhere to recommended preventive measures. This study aimed determine level knowledge, perceived susceptibility, severity, health information-seeking behaviors well associated factors a sample Iranian students at Persian Gulf University. Data was collected using an online structured validated questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney U, Chi-square, Spearman correlation tests were applied analyze data. The significance set P < 0.05. total, 98% (319/325) participants completed survey. A majority aware three main symptoms: fever, dry cough, shortness breath, while half them unaware gastrointestinal problems caused by COVID-19. More than subjects had low susceptibility severity toward Most engaged got information from social media Internet. Preventive behavior (P = 0.015), 0.014), seeking 0.001) individuals results our research can help authorities develop promotion programs for student populations providing baseline

Language: Английский

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Risk perceptions of COVID-19 and its impact on precautionary behavior: A qualitative study

Patient Education and Counseling, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 104(8), P. 1860 - 1867

Published: Feb. 16, 2021

Language: Английский

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Impact of Social Media, Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM) on the Intention to Stay at Home during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(12), P. 7192 - 7192

Published: June 12, 2022

Considering how communities perceive the threat and risks of COVID-19, it is essential to examine emotional regulation stimulated through intrinsic extrinsic incentive mechanisms via social media can reinforce ‘Stay at home’ intentions. The conceptual framework was developed using elements Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM). A self-reported questionnaire used measure individuals’ intention stay home during pandemic based on perceived locus causality as a part self-determination theory. empirical research conducted sample 306 USA respondents. study results indicate that both components EPPM—efficacy threat—positively affect ‘stay Moreover, positive effect efficacy threats found, moderating relationship between home. Meanwhile, influence exposure behavioral intentions not significant. People are likely preventive COVID-19 if there enough efficacy. However, abundance information opinions in lead decreased might disrupt acceptance actions.

Language: Английский

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The influence of risk perceptions on close contact frequency during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: March 25, 2022

Abstract Human behaviour is known to be crucial in the propagation of infectious diseases through respiratory or close-contact routes like current SARS-CoV-2 virus. Intervention measures implemented curb spread virus mainly aim at limiting number close contacts, until vaccine roll-out complete. Our main objective was assess relationships between perceptions and social contact Belgium. Understanding these maximize interventions’ effectiveness, e.g. by tailoring public health communication campaigns. In this study, we surveyed a representative sample adults Belgium two longitudinal surveys (survey 1 April 2020 August 2020, survey 2 November 2021). Generalized linear mixed effects models were used analyse surveys. Participants with low neutral on perceived severity made significantly higher contacts as compared participants high levels after controlling for other variables. results highlight key role during pandemic. Nevertheless, additional research required investigate impact COVID-19 terms changes behaviour.

Language: Английский

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Acceptability of COVID-19 Vaccines and Protective Behavior among Adults in Taiwan: Associations between Risk Perception and Willingness to Vaccinate against COVID-19

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 18(11), P. 5579 - 5579

Published: May 23, 2021

This study aims to evaluate acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines and the impact risk perception on vaccine personal health protective behaviors in Taiwan. A nationwide cross-sectional was conducted from 19 30 October 2020; 1020 participants were included final analysis; chi-square logistic regression analyses conducted. In total, 52.7% willing receive vaccines, 63.5% perceived severity Taiwan as "not serious", nearly 40% worried about infection. Participants with higher had significantly odds refusing (OR = 1.546), while those infection lower poor 0.685). Vaccine refusal reasons "the EUA process is not strict enough" (48.7%) "side effects" (30.3%). Those who previously refused other vaccinations 2.44 times more likely refuse vaccines. Participants' age an influence acceptance. general, Taiwanese public's than that high-income countries. Elderly college-level education above willingness a vaccine. Risk positively associated but negatively

Language: Английский

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Effective COVID-19 Preventive Measures for Thai Residents in Environmental Risk Areas and Significant Determinants of Self-preventive Behaviors

Global Transitions, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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The negative and positive: perceptions regarding COVID-19 pandemic among an online sample of adults; qualitative study

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: March 11, 2025

The novel coronavirus disease, which is a global public health issue, changed the regular lifestyle of globally causing multitude stressors. This study aimed to describe perception regarding COVID-19 pandemic among an online sample adults in Sri Lanka. A descriptive exploratory was conducted with purposive selected general Twelve in-depth interviews were using semi-structured interview guide until data saturation. analyzed thematic analysis. All participants below 50 years and educated upto advanced level. Seven themes identified based on interviews; (1) traditional views disease; (2) fear; (3) disrupted future plans; (4) impaired sense responsibilities; (5) intense work stress (6) time cherish, (7) anticipated adjustments for pandemics. People have experienced fear, uncertainty, distracted plans, due pandemic. However, they also enjoyed spending their family members during this period.

Language: Английский

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Exploring vaccine hesitancy and acceptance in the general population of Pakistan: Insights into COVID-19-related distress, risk perception, and stigma

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: Feb. 4, 2024

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused several impacts. Focusing on 360 participants (178 males, 182 females), this study explored the association between COVID-19 related distress, risk perception, stigma, and vaccine hesitancy acceptance in general population. Measures used included Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS) COVID Stress (CSS) to evaluate anxiety, depression, Risk Perception Stigma Discrimination assess perception Oxford Vaccine Hesitancy Acceptance Instrument measure acceptance. findings revealed that 66.9% of exhibited hesitancy, stress were significant predictors both acceptance, even after controlling for demographic factors. This highlights importance understanding factors mentioned above will contribute which promoting

Language: Английский

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The Paradox of Conspiracy Theory: The Positive Impact of Beliefs in Conspiracy Theories on Preventive Actions and Vaccination Intentions during the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 18(22), P. 11825 - 11825

Published: Nov. 11, 2021

This study aims to analyze the direct and indirect impact of beliefs in conspiracy theories on COVID-19-related preventive actions vaccination intentions. The dominant theory literature is that have negative consequences. In particular, strong lower people’s intentions engage get vaccinated. Previous studies indicated this applies Korea as well. However, we find does not apply Korea. Based an analysis survey data, positive addition, play roles these two responses COVID-19. Specifically, when perceived benefits trust government or science enhance increase intentions, promote effect. role paradoxical because they are generally viewed negative.

Language: Английский

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