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KMID : 0379720210350010019
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Journal of Korean Community Health Nursing Academic Society
2021 Volume.35 No. 1 p.19 ~ p.32
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Gyeongnam Inhabitants’ Effects of COVID-19 Infection Prevention Behavior: Focus on Anxiety and Health Belief
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Kim Sun-Joo
Kim Eun-Young
Yang Hye-Ryun
Chae Yeo-Joo
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was aimed to identify the influencing factors on the COVID-19 infection prevention behavior of adults residing in Gyeongsangnam-do by examining relationships between anxiety, health belief and COVID-19 infection prevention behavior.
Methods: The participants of this study were recruited from a website, and the total number of participants was 186. The self-report questionnaires were distributed during July 2020.
Results: Multiple regression analysis revealed the significant factors affecting the COVID-19 infection prevention behavior of adult residing in Gyeongsangnam-do were perceived barriers(β=-3.68, p<.001), perceived benefits(β=3.39, p=.001), perceived susceptibility(β=2.83, p=.005), sex(β=2.59, p=.010).
The total explanatory power of the study variables for COVID-19 infection prevention behavior was 35.0%(F=17.61, p<.001).
Conclusions: Based on these findings, in order to promote COVID-19 infection prevention behavior, there is needed to reduce obstacles for carrying out infection prevention behaviors, and develop multi-faceted promotional strategies for infection prevention behaviors.
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KEYWORD
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COVID-19, Infection, Behavior, Anxiety, Health Belief
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