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Preventive Behavioral Responses to the 2015 Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Outbreak in Korea.
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International journal of environmental research and public health [Int J Environ Res Public Health] 2019 Jun 18; Vol. 16 (12). Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Jun 18. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- This study examined the public's preventive behavioral responses during the 2015 Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) outbreak in Korea and the influencing factors. Two cross-sectional telephone surveys were conducted by Gallup Korea using random digit dialing in June 2015 ( n = 2004). The main outcome variables were nonpharmaceutical preventive measures (survey (1): Measures for reducing transmission (handwashing, face masks); and survey (2): Measures for avoiding contact with others). Multiple logistic regression was used to identify the factors influencing preventive behaviors. In survey (1), 60.3% of respondents reported more frequent handwashing and 15.5% reported wearing face masks at least once due to the MERS-CoV epidemic. In survey (2), 41-56% of respondents reported practicing avoidance measures. The concerned group was more likely to practice reducing transmission measures (odds ratio (OR) 4.5; 95% confidence interval (CI) 3.3-6.1) and avoidance measures (OR = 9.6; 95% CI, 6.4-14.4). The respondents who had low trust in president or ruling party had a higher practice rate of reducing transmission measures (OR = 1.7; 95% CI, 1.2-2.6) and avoidance measures (OR = 2.1; 95% CI, 1.2-3.5). Cooperative prevention measures need appropriated public concern based on effective risk communication.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Aged
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Odds Ratio
Primary Prevention
Republic of Korea epidemiology
Surveys and Questionnaires
Young Adult
Coronavirus Infections epidemiology
Coronavirus Infections prevention & control
Disease Outbreaks
Health Behavior
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1660-4601
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- International journal of environmental research and public health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 31216779
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16122161