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Barriers related to COVID-19 testing intention.
Ghada Shahrour1, Diana Jaradat1, Latefa Ali Dardas2
1Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Public Health Nursing (Boston, Mass.)
|July 27, 2021
Summary
Barriers like workplace discrimination and privacy concerns reduce COVID-19 testing intention. However, negative feelings about testing actually increase the intention to get tested for COVID-19.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Behavior
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Despite COVID-19 vaccination availability, hesitancy persists, making testing crucial for infection control.
- Limited research exists on barriers affecting COVID-19 testing intention.
- Understanding these barriers is vital for effective public health strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate barriers to COVID-19 testing among Jordanian adults.
- To predict COVID-19 testing intention based on identified barriers.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional, descriptive, and predictive study design was utilized.
- The study included a sample of 1074 Jordanian adults.
- Statistical analysis was performed to identify predictors of testing intention.
Main Results:
- Three key barrier clusters influenced testing intention: perceived workplace discrimination, privacy concerns, and negative feelings towards testing.
- Perceived discrimination and privacy concerns were negatively associated with testing intention.
- Experiencing negative feelings towards testing positively predicted testing intention.
Conclusions:
- Public health interventions should address workplace safety and individual privacy to encourage testing.
- Efforts to eliminate negative feelings toward testing are necessary for increased uptake.
- Providing accurate information on COVID-19 is essential for informed decision-making regarding testing.
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