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Dynamic Public Perceptions of the Coronavirus Disease Crisis, the Netherlands, 2020
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January 25 2021
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Source: Emerg Infect Dis. 27(4):1098-1109
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Alternative Title:Emerg Infect Dis
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Description:A key component of outbreak control is monitoring public perceptions and public response. To determine public perceptions and public responses during the first 3 months of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in the Netherlands, we conducted 6 repeated surveys of ≈3,000 persons. Generalized estimating equations analyses revealed changes over time as well as differences between groups at low and high risk. Overall, respondents perceived the risks associated with COVID-19 to be considerable, were positive about the mitigation measures, trusted the information and the measures from authorities, and adopted protective measures. Substantial increases were observed in risk perceptions and self-reported protective behavior in the first weeks of the outbreak. Individual differences were based mainly on participants' age and health condition. We recommend that authorities constantly adjust their COVID-19 communication and mitigation strategies to fit public perceptions and public responses and that they tailor the information for different groups.
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Pubmed ID:33493429
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC8007322
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Volume:27
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Issue:4
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