ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022
Preventive Behaviors and Information Sources during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study in Japan.
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- The effect of government information release on public protective behaviors during the emerging infectious diseases epidemic in China.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Factors Predicting Information Overload During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Digital Age: Longitudinal Study.Interactive journal of medical research · 2025Article
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- Socioeconomic disparities in risk perceptions and precautionary actions against COVID-19 among the working age population aged 18-59 in Japan: a cross-sectional study.BMJ public health · 2024Article
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- COVID-19 information seeking and individuals' protective behaviors: examining the role of information sources and information content.BMC public health · 2024Article
- The direct effects of media exposure on behaviors aimed at preventing COVID-19 and its indirect effects as mediated by interpersonal communication: a longitudinal study in Japan.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
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- Intervention and information effects at the individual level during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan.PloS one · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundindividual preventive behaviors are one of the key measures needed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This study sought to identify the factors associated with the adoption of COVID-19 preventive measures, focusing specifically on information sources.
methodswe conducted a nationally representative cross-sectional survey of 30,053 Japanese adults in February 2021. The survey asked about socioeconomic, health-related, and psychological characteristics, attitudes toward immunization, and the use of information sources regarding COVID-19. We have constructed multivariable logistic regression to estimate the factors associated with the adoption of three preventive measures: 3Cs avoidance, hand hygiene and respiratory hygiene.
resultssocioeconomic variables, psychological variables, and the use of information sources are significantly associated with the adoption of preventive measures. The more information sources one uses, the more likely one is to adopt preventive measures. Trust in healthcare professionals is positively associated with adopting preventive measures. On the other hand, negative correlations between trust in social media and preventive behaviors were observed.
conclusionsencouraging access to multiple information sources, utilizing communication channels, and modifying messaging according to target groups are essential to promote COVID-19 preventive measures.
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