ArticleBritish journal of health psychology2020
Using an integrated social cognition model to predict COVID-19 preventive behaviours.
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- The strength of conspiracy beliefs versus scientific information: the case of COVID 19 preventive behaviours.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
- Determine the factors that affected COVID-19 prevention behaviors based on constructs of social cognition theory.BMC public health · 2023Article
- Socio-psychological factors associated with anticipated stigma toward COVID-19: a cross-sectional study in Japan.BMC public health · 2023Article
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- Understanding self-protective behaviors during COVID-19 Pandemic: Integrating the theory of planned behavior and O-S-O-R model.Current psychology (New Brunswick, N.J.) · 2023Article
- Older adults' physical activity after lockdown: Testing the health action process approach and the moderating role of fear of Covid-19.Applied psychology. Health and well-being · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectivesRates of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections have rapidly increased worldwide and reached pandemic proportions. A suite of preventive behaviours have been recommended to minimize risk of COVID-19 infection in the general population. The present study utilized an integrated social cognition model to explain COVID-19 preventive behaviours in a sample from the Iranian general population.
designThe study adopted a three-wave prospective correlational design.
methodsMembers of the general public (N = 1,718, M
resultsThe proposed model fitted the data well according to multiple goodness-of-fit criteria. All proposed relationships among model constructs were statistically significant. The social cognition constructs with the largest effects on COVID-19 preventive behaviours were coping planning (β = .575, p < .001) and action planning (β = .267, p < .001).
conclusionsCurrent findings may inform the development of behavioural interventions in health care contexts by identifying intervention targets. In particular, findings suggest targeting change in coping planning and action planning may be most effective in promoting participation in COVID-19 preventive behaviours. Statement of contribution What is already known on this subject? Curbing COVID-19 infections globally is vital to reduce severe cases and deaths in at-risk groups. Preventive behaviours like handwashing and social distancing can stem contagion of the coronavirus. Identifying modifiable correlates of COVID-19 preventive behaviours is needed to inform intervention. What does this study add? An integrated model identified predictors of COVID-19 preventive behaviours in Iranian residents. Prominent predictors were intentions, planning, self-efficacy, and perceived behavioural control. Findings provide insight into potentially modifiable constructs that interventions can target. Research should examine if targeting these factors lead to changes in COVID-19 behaviours over time.
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