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José Miguel Mansilla Domínguez1, Isabel Font Jiménez1, Angel Belzunegui Eraso2
1Department of Nursing, Faculty of Biomedical and Health Science, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Madrid, Spain.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|December 5, 2020
Summary
Spanish adults
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Social Science
Background:
- The SARS-CoV-2 virus was declared a pandemic in March 2020, prompting widespread public health measures.
- Understanding public risk perception is crucial for effective COVID-19 prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the risk perception of COVID-19 infection among the Spanish population during the initial lockdown period.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional, descriptive observational study was conducted.
- An online survey collected data from 16,372 Spanish participants over 5 days during compulsory lockdown.
Main Results:
- Socio-demographic variables were associated with COVID-19 risk perception.
- Direct personal, family, or professional contact with the virus strongly correlated with risk perception.
- Working outside the home, compared to remote work, heightened infection risk perception and perceived health worsening.
Conclusions:
- Public perception of COVID-19 risk is influenced by socio-demographics and personal experiences with the virus.
- Work location significantly impacts risk perception, highlighting the need for tailored public health messaging.
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