The Importance of Understanding COVID-19: The Role of Knowledge in Promoting Adherence to Protective Behaviors

Background: Past research suggests that knowledge supports- but strong illness expectations thwart- adoption of protective behaviors (e.g., handwashing). Strong illness expectations may place COVID-19 essential workers at risk. It is unclear, however, whether knowledge can moderate the negative effe...

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Main Authors: Lisa M. Soederberg Miller, Perry M. Gee, Rachael A. Katz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2021.581497/full