Using the Health Belief Model to Understand Age Differences in Perceptions and Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Using the Health Belief Model to Understand Age Differences in Perceptions and Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 severity and mortality risk are greater for older adults whereas economic impact is deeper for younger adults. Using the Health Belief Model (HBM) as a framework, this study used a web-based survey to examine how perceived COVID-19 susceptibility and severity and perceived efficacy of recom...

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Main Authors: Lauren E. Bechard, Maximilian Bergelt, Bobby Neudorf, Tamara C. DeSouza, Laura E. Middleton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
Subjects:
COVID-19
health belief model
health behavior
health communication
aging
public health practice
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.609893/full

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https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.609893/full

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