Low Perceived Risk for COVID-19: A Potential Challenge to Continuation of Preventive Behaviours in the War Against COVID-19
Population Council Institute
Results of a survey of households in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, around perceived risk for COVID-19.
Insights
Findings:
- Perceived self risk was very low among surveyed households, accompanied by misconceptions
- However adherence remains high with 95-96% staying at home, and 68-89% handwashing/using sanitizer more frequently
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