Risk Perception and COVID-19

Liliana Cori; Fabrizio Bianchi; Ennio Cadum; Carmen Anthonj

doi:10.20944/preprints202005.0132.v1

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Risk Perception and COVID-19

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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17(9), 3114. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17093114

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Abstract

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is shaking the foundations of public health governance all over the world. Researchers are challenged by informing and supporting authorities on acquired knowledge and practical implications. This commentary applies established theories of risk perception research to COVID-19 and reflects on the role of risk perceptions in these unprecedented times. Moreover, it calls for utilizing the knowledge on risk perception to improve health risk communication, build trust and contribute to a collaborating governance.

Keywords:

risk perception

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coronavirus

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covid-19

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risk communication

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global health

Subject:

Biology and Life Sciences - Virology

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