The Prevalence of Preventive behaviors and associated factors during early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic among Iranian People: An Application of Health Belief Model

Noghabi, Ali Delshad; Mohammadzadeh, Fatemeh; Yoshany, Nooshin; Javanbakht, Sara

doi:10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2021.62.1.1622

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“…This perception varies among individuals due to differing opinions, resulting in significant differences in vulnerability to a disease. A study by Delshad [ 14 ] found that all aspects of the Health Belief Model were associated with epidemic prevention behaviors and predicted these behaviors significantly.…”

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Exploring the Moderating Effect of Positive and Negative Word-of-Mouth on the Relationship between Health Belief Model and the Willingness to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

Chiang

2023

Vaccines

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This study indicates that the positive and negative effects of word-of-mouth (WOM) have an impact and moderating effect on vaccine uptake willingness, which is important to exploring the factors that affect vaccine uptake. We further analyzed the differences in the impact relationship between variables through questionnaire research. Based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) widely used to explore global health issues, this study focuses on Taiwanese residents and uses a questionnaire survey method. Furthermore, this study investigates the impact of various factors in the HBM on the willingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when faced with positive and negative word-of-mouth evaluations from the perspective of vaccine recipients, as well as whether WOM evaluations have an interference effect, along with the differences between variables. Practical recommendations are provided based on the research results, which can serve as a reference for future vaccine promotion programs and health promotion. By improving the national vaccination rate and achieving herd immunity, we aim to increase the persuasiveness of word-of-mouth on public healthcare decision-making. We also hope to provide a basis for health promotion and encourage people to make informed decisions about vaccination.

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Exploring the Moderating Effect of Positive and Negative Word-of-Mouth on the Relationship between Health Belief Model and the Willingness to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

Chiang

2023

Vaccines

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“…Early COVID-19 studies discussed the role of the public's belief, knowledge, and attitudes in engaging with those behaviors. [ 15 18 19 20 21 ] Besides, some of studies used the model and theory to understand psychological influences on preventive behaviors in controlling the pandemic, such as health belief model (HBM)[ 22 23 24 ] and theory of planned behavior (TPB). [ 21 25 ] HBM explained that perceived susceptibility, self-efficacy, and perceived barriers were associated with COVID-19 preventive measures.…”

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Lifestyle and preventive behaviors among adults during the early phase of the COVID-19 movement control order (MCO) in Malaysia

Ithnain

Kassim

Musa

et al. 2023

Journal of Education and Health Promotion

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BACKGROUND: Enforcement of the movement control order (MCO) in Malaysia caused by COVID-19 impacted people's health, social, behaviors, and economic consequences. Thus, this study aims to identify adults’ lifestyle and preventive behaviors during the MCO's early phase. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was conducted in April 2020 using a convenience sampling technique. A total of 9987 adults aged 18 years and above from all over Malaysia participated in the study. The questionnaire was distributed through online platforms, such as Facebook, Telegram, WhatsApp, and the official website. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square test were used to describe the categorical data and the independent T-test and one-way ANOVA tests were performed to compare continuous variables between two or more groups. The level of statistical significance was set at P < .05. RESULTS: Selangor showed the highest participation (28.4%) and most of the respondents were females (68.2%), married (67.8%), and aged between 36 and 45 years old (34.1%). This study found that 10.3% were smokers, and 46.7% of the smokers intended to quit smoking. Most respondents took their three main meals daily (72.4%), but not even half completed daily food groups (45.1%). The frequent activities were internet surfing (18.8%) and house chores (18.2%). Almost 98% of the respondents agreed to implement preventive behaviors. This study also revealed that attitudes toward preventive behaviors significantly differed across genders, age groups, categories of marital status, and monthly income categories ( P < .05). Furthermore, regarding readiness for behavior change after MCO end, only gender shows a significance difference ( P < .05). CONCLUSION: This study shed light on understanding public behavior during the early phase of the pandemic that may significantly impact public health in designing relevant regulations and policies to reduce the spread of COVID-19 infections and preparing strategies for future outbreaks or pandemics. As COVID-19 evolves, continuous efforts to promote positive behavioral changes in lifestyle and preventive behavior are needed to ensure the public practices a healthy lifestyle and complies with pandemic preventive measures.

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Predicting adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures among South Korean adults aged 40 to 69 Years using the expanded health empowerment model

Nam¹,

Pak²

2023

SSM - Population Health

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The Prevalence of Preventive behaviors and associated factors during early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic among Iranian People: An Application of Health Belief Model

Cited by 6 publications

References 28 publications

Exploring the Moderating Effect of Positive and Negative Word-of-Mouth on the Relationship between Health Belief Model and the Willingness to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

Exploring the Moderating Effect of Positive and Negative Word-of-Mouth on the Relationship between Health Belief Model and the Willingness to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

Lifestyle and preventive behaviors among adults during the early phase of the COVID-19 movement control order (MCO) in Malaysia

Predicting adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures among South Korean adults aged 40 to 69 Years using the expanded health empowerment model

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