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KMID : 1002520220160040071
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Korean Journal of Health Service Management
2022 Volume.16 No. 4 p.71 ~ p.83
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University Students’ Perception of Risk due to COVID-19 and its Effect on Behavioral Changes
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Ryu Hwang-Gun
Kim Hye-Sook
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Abstract
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Objectives: This descriptive research study was conducted to understand the risk perception, knowledge level, and preventive behavior of university students regarding COVID-19.
Methods: The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, cross-analysis, Pearson’s correlation, t-test, ANOVA, and Sheffe’s test..
Results: The units in the sample were asked about their degree of agreement about the associated risks of COVID-19 (perceived severity); 62% answered “very much yes.” Moreover, wearing a mask and “taking an examination while sick were the most significant preventive actions, and perception did not vary significantly according to gender, age, and major.
Conclusions: The highest positive correlation between risk perception and preventive behavior after COVID-19 persisted for a long time. It is necessary to pay attention to the change in the risk perception of college students while adjusting to the new normal.
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KEYWORD
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COVID-19, Risk Perception, Degree of Knowledge, Preventive Behavior
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