Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-19-2021
Publication Title
Health Promotion Perspectives
Volume
11
Issue
2
First page number:
194
Last page number:
201
Abstract
Background: Recommendations and policies, regarding the use of face coverings, have been instituted to control transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Understanding of psychosocial factors related to the use of face coverings within the context of COVID-19 is needed. This study aimed to conceptualize mask-wearing behavior among students using the Multi-theory Model (MTM) of behavior change. Methods: In October 2020, students (n = 595) enrolled in a large public southeastern US university were recruited to participate in a cross-sectional survey, using a valid and reliable instrument. Univariate, bivariate, and multivariate techniques described mask-wearing behavior and differentiated theoretical drivers of mask-wearing between individuals compliant and noncompliant with guidelines. Results: Compliant individuals reported significantly higher scores... (See full abstract in article).
Keywords
COVID-19; Face mask guidelines; Policy; Social environment; University
Disciplines
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
File Format
File Size
328 KB
Language
English
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Repository Citation
Davis, R. E.,
Sharma, M.,
Simon, K. E.,
Wilkerson, A. H.
(2021).
Conceptualization of College Students' COVID-19 Related Mask-Wearing Behaviors Using the Multi-Theory Model of Health Behavior Change.
Health Promotion Perspectives, 11(2),
194-201.
http://dx.doi.org/10.34172/hpp.2021.24