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Title: Sociodemographic and Health Belief Model Factors Associated with Nonadherence to COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies in the United States.

Authors: Badr, Hoda; Oluyomi, Abiodun; Woodard, LeChauncy; Zhang, Xiaotao; Raza, Syed Ahsan; Adel Fahmideh, Maral; El-Mubasher, Ola; Amos, Christopher A

Published In Ann Behav Med, (2021 06 28)

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Virus mitigation strategies such as adhering to stay-at-home orders, practicing social distancing, and engaging in personal protective behaviors are central to slowing the spread of COVID-19. This population-based cohort study sought to identify sociodemographic characteristics and Health Belief Model factors that are associated with nonadherence to COVID-19 mitigation strategies with the goal of informing public health messaging campaigns. METHODS: An online population-based survey was distributed via social media over an 8-week period from April 13, 2020, to June 8, 2020. RESULTS: Data were derived from 2,222 adults (57% female; 40% racial/ethnic minorities). Univariate analyses revealed that men, younger aged (18-30 years) and unmarried adults, and noncollege educated individuals had lower levels of perceived threat, control, and knowledge about COVID-19 (p ≤ .001). Multivariable linear regression models further revealed that male gender was significantly associated with reporting lower levels of adherence to COVID-19 mitigation strategies (p < .001), and that higher levels of perceived threat, perceived control, and knowledge about how to keep oneself and others safe from COVID-19 were significantly associated with reporting higher levels of adherence to COVID-19 mitigation strategies (p < .01). CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest that public health appeals that target men, emphasize individual risk, and provide clear, consistent guidance on what individuals can do to decrease their risk for COVID-19 may be effective in motivating increased mitigation adherence.

PubMed ID: 33991099 Exiting the NIEHS site

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