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KMID : 0858820210380010025
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Journal of Korean Society for Health Education and Promotion
2021 Volume.38 No. 1 p.25 ~ p.36
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Effects of COVID-19 knowledge, risk perception, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control on preventive action intentions and preventive action practices in college students
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Kim Yong-Bum
Yoon Tae-Hoon
Sohn Ae-Ree
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study aims to understand the relationship between the perception of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and preventive actions among college students in South Korea.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted via a questionnaire by an online survey. We used T-test, ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficient and multiple regression Analysis to analyze the data.
Results: A correlation was found between preventive behavioral intentions and preventive behavioral actions (r=0.686, p=.01). Social stigma was the most significant factor of COVID-19 risk perception. Likewise, behavioral control was significant for COVID-19 preventive behavioral intentions.
Conclusion: University students in South Korea found it difficult to keep social distance compared to other preventive actions such as wearing masks and washing hands. Thus active communications and campaigns led by the government should be promoted for university studetns in order to emphasize the importance of social distancing which will result in prevention for further spread of COVID-19.
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KEYWORD
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COVID-19, prevention, risk perception, preventive behavior intentions, preventive action practice
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