Theory-Based Behavioral Predictors of Self-Reported Use of Face Coverings in Public Settings During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United States

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• Personal Author:
  Barile JP ; Esschert KLV ; Fisher KA ; Guerin, Rebecca J. ; Gurbaxani BM ; Jeffers A ; Okun, Andrea H. ; Prue CE ; Thompson WW ; Tian LH
• Description:
  Background: Investigating antecedents of behaviors, such as wearing face coverings, is critical for developing strategies to prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine associations between theory-based behavioral predictors of intention to wear a face covering and actual wearing of a face covering in public. Methods: Data from a cross-sectional panel survey of U.S. adults conducted in May and June 2020 (N = 1,004) were used to test a theory-based behavioral path model. We (a) examined predictors of intention to wear a face covering, (b) reported use of cloth face coverings, and (c) reported use of other face masks (e.g., a surgical mask or N95 respirator) in public. Results: We found that being female, perceived importance of others wanting the respondent to wear a face covering, confidence to wear a face covering, and perceived importance of personal face covering use was positively associated with intention to wear a face covering in public. Intention to wear a face covering was positively associated with self-reported wearing of a cloth face covering if other people were observed wearing cloth face coverings in public at least "rarely" (aOR = 1.43), with stronger associations if they reported "sometimes" (aOR = 1.83), "often" (aOR = 2.32), or "always" (aOR = 2.96). For other types of face masks, a positive association between intention and behavior was only present when observing others wearing face masks "often" (aOR = 1.25) or "always" (aOR = 1.48). Conclusions: Intention to wear face coverings and observing other people wearing them are important behavioral predictors of adherence to the CDC recommendation to wear face coverings in public. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Behavior Communicable Diseases Men Occupational Health Personal Protective Equipment Public Health Respiratory Protective Devices Safety Viral Diseases Women
• Keywords:
  Author Keywords: COVID-19 Coronavirus COVID-19 Face Covering Face Mask Face Masks Face Shields Humans Models N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators Planned Behavior Prevention Public Health Social Norms Surgical Masks Viral Diseases

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• ISSN:
  0883-6612
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Georgia ; Hawaii ; Ohio ; OSHA Region 4 ; OSHA Region 5 ; OSHA Region 9 ; Tennessee
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  DSI - Division of Science Integration
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  82-88
• Volume:
  55
• Issue:
  1
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20061638
• Citation:
  Ann Behav Med 2021 Jan; 55(1):82-88
• Contact Point Address:
  John P. Barile, PhD, Department of Psychology, College of Social Sciences, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2530 Dole Street, Sakamaki C400, Honolulu, HI 96822-2294
• Email:
  Barile@hawaii.edu
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2021
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Source Full Name:
  Annals of Behavioral Medicine
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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