Effective factors in people’s preventive behaviors during covid-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-synthesis

Abstract

Background The overwhelming outbreak of covid-19 has forced governments all over the world to consider different measures to face this challenging situation. A vitally important element to the declining transmission of viruses is changing behaviors based on reliable information. This study was designed and implemented to identify factors affecting the preventive behaviors during the covid-19 pandemic. Methods This thematic synthesis was carried out in order to create a set of central themes that summarize all of the issues raised in the articles reviewed in this study. We used PRISMA 2020 guidelines to direct this systematic review and meta synthesis. The process of analyzing data includes three different stages: 1) creating codes; 2) production of descriptive themes; 3) and finally, the creation of analytical themes. The Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research checklist was used to evaluate the articles' quality. Results Five central themes emerged from 8 included articles, (1) Social factors (subthemes: environmental context, political leadership, multimedia), (2) Cultural factors (subthemes: national culture, religious culture, the family beliefs, work culture, foreign culture), (3) Economic factors (subthemes: economic situation of the individual, the government supports, infrastructures), (4) Personal factors (subthemes: people experiences, cognitive ability, physical factors, different motivational level, sense of responsibility, risk management, and self-management skills), and (5) Knowledge and Education factors (subthemes: access to information, skill training). Furthermore, SRQR items that were weakly reported were “researcher characteristics and reflexivity”, “Sampling strategy”, “Data collection methods”, “Data analysis”, and “techniques to enhance trustworthiness. Conclusion Health policymakers and other public health officials in various countries can use the factors listed to develop appropriate, evidence-based policies. They should investigate behavioral characteristics in their community based on their abilities, and then design and implement appropriate executive actions.

Unraveling socioeconomic determinants of health-related behavior, reception of information, and perceptions on disease disclosure at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic: did health insurance curb the disparities in the Philippines?

“…A related concept, affiliate stigma, on the other hand, is the internalization of stigma among associates and describes the extent of self-stigmatization and cognitive, behavioral and affective responses of the associates [ 46 , 47 ]. Lastly, access to information, a crucial factor affecting adoption of preventive and healthy behavior, was represented by perceived access to information, which in turn, was assessed through the respondent’s receipt of health-related information about COVID-19 [ 48 , 49 ].…”

Community Behavior to Prevent Covid-19 and its Associated Factors in North Parigi District

“…These behaviors are simple but effective in providing a significant impact in reducing the spread of the virus in society. Howewer, as time went by in the months after the outbreak of this disease occurred in the world, compliance with the command to stay in their homes as much as possible, avoid gatherings, frequently wash their hands, social distancing, and avoid touching their faces has decreased (9,10).…”

“…While some individuals may be steadfast in their commitment to preventive measures, others may fluctuate in their adherence based on external circumstances. Human behavior in preventing the spread of Covid-19 can be influenced by various factors that were clasified into five categories: social factors, cultural factors, individual factors, knowledge, and education factors (10). Factors such as age, gender, household income, education, household size, region, population density, language, chronic health conditions, trust and communication with neighbors, communication with family and friends, getting tested for COVID, time period, and Having a family member or close friend die from COVID-19 or respiratory illness was found to have a significant relationship with COVID-19 prevention behavior (8).…”

Public knowledge, attitudes, and practices during the first wave of COVID-19 in Indonesia

“…In general, the attitudes of people may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to their level of trust in the public health authorities, their perception of risk, and their perception of personal susceptibility ( 12 , 13 ). Individual behavior is seen as a crucial element in the transmission of COVID-19, alongside knowledge and attitudes ( 14 ), and evaluating the public’s adherence to COVID-19 prevention measures is therefore essential in managing the disease’s transmission.…”

“…Therefore, accurate knowledge and appropriate preventive measures are essential for controlling the spread of the virus (15), and evaluating the public's knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding COVID-19 is imperative for delivering effective public health interventions and targeted communication strategies within the context of the evolving pandemic (14)(15)(16)(17). This study aims to evaluate the COVID-19-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the public to identify knowledge gaps and intervention requirements, and the research will employ a comprehensive survey approach to gather information on COVID-19-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices from a representative sample of the population.…”