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The Role of Self-Efficacy in Perceived Sensitivity and Severity to Covid-19 Preventive Behaviors



Mohsenipouya H1 ; Jannati Y1 ; Majlessi F2 ; Nasab NM3
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  1. 1. Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Health Education and Promotion, Faculty of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Health, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran

Source: Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences Published:2021

Abstract

Background and purpose: Self-efficacy is central to behavior, especially preventive behaviors of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19). Identifying the factors that lead to increased self-efficacy in individuals can pave the way for necessary decisions to change the behavior of the society. This study aimed at determining the relationship between people’s self-efficacy and perceived severity and sensitivity to preventive behaviors of Covid-19 in Sari, Iran. Materials and methods: This descriptive-analytical study was performed in 268 patients attending certain health centers in Sari, 2020.The subjects were selected using convenience sampling. To collect the data, a researcher-made questionnaire was administered online consisting of three sections. Results: The mean age of the study population was 36.81±8.6 years and 17.5% of the patients were confirmed cases of Covid-19. Among the people studied, 81.3% used soap and water to disinfect their hands. There were significant correlations between self-efficacy and perceived severity (B: 0.163, CI 95%: 0.068-0.257) and perceived sensitivity (B: 0.164, CI 95%: 0.060-0.267). Perceived sensitivity and severity also predicted 10% of the variance in self-efficacy. Conclusion: Perceived severity and sensitivity to Covid-19 preventative behaviors could affect people’s self-efficacy. © 2021, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.
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