Examining the application of behaviour change theories in the context of infectious disease outbreaks and emergency response: a review of reviews

Abstract Background Behavioural science can play a critical role in combatting the effects of an infectious disease outbreak or public health emergency, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The current paper presents a synthesis of review literature discussing the application of behaviour change theories...

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Main Authors: Dale Weston, Athena Ip, Richard Amlôt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09519-2