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. 2020 Jun 26;2:76–82. doi: 10.1016/j.glt.2020.06.003

Government trust (adapted from acceptance of physician authority, [26]; p. 384)
Completely disagree Completely agree
1. Everyone should follow official recommendations. 1 2 3 4 5
2. Government officials know best about what is good for citizens in managing COVID-19. 1 2 3 4 5
3. Managing COVID-19 is the government’s job. 1 2 3 4 5
Disruptivity (adapted from perceived severity: [30]; p. 225)
4. Having COVID 19 would be disruptive to my everyday life. 1 2 3 4 5
5. Having COVID 19 would be disruptive to my life overall. 1 2 3 4 5
6. Having COVID-19 would be disruptive to my physical health. 1 2 3 4 5
7. Having COVID-19 would be disruptive to my social life. 1 2 3 4 5
Health importance (adapted from health involvement, [26]; p. 384)
8. I am concerned about my health and am taking action to prevent COVID-19. 1 2 3 4 5
9. My health is my top priority. 1 2 3 4 5
10. Taking care of my health means a lot to me. 1 2 3 4 5
Invulnerability (adapted from perceived susceptibility, [29]; p. 277)
11. I am less likely than most people to get COVID-19 1 2 3 4 5
12. I am not at risk for getting infected with COVID-19. 1 2 3 4 5
13. My body could fight off COVID-19 infection. 1 2 3 4 5
14. People like me don’t get COVID-19. 1 2 3 4 5
15. There is little chance that I could get or spread COVID-19 from what I do in my everyday life. 1 2 3 4 5
Effectiveness of health procedures (adapted from response efficacy: [27]; p. 296)
16. Avoiding crowds is an effective method for fighting COVID-19. 1 2 3 4 5
17. Practicing social distancing is an effective method for avoiding COVID-19. 1 2 3 4 5
18. Staying at home is an effective method for avoiding COVID-19. 1 2 3 4 5
19. Washing your hands frequently is an effective method for avoiding COVID-19. 1 2 3 4 5
20. Wearing a surgical mask is an effective method for avoiding COVID-19. 1 2 3 4 5
BEHAVIORAL OUTCOMES
Rule following (adapted from therapy compliance, [26]; p. 384)
21. I follow the rules for sheltering in place. 1 2 3 4 5
22. I have chosen not to visit friends and family. 1 2 3 4 5
23. I only leave home for reasons sanctioned by the government. 1 2 3 4 5
Health precautions (adapted from intention, [27]; p. 297)
24. I intend to practice social distancing to avoid COVID-19. 1 2 3 4 5
25. I intend to stay at home to avoid COVID-19. 1 2 3 4 5
26. I intend to wash my hands frequently to avoid COVID-19. 1 2 3 4 5
27. I intend to wear a surgical mask to avoid COVID-19. 1 2 3 4 5
Giving health advice (adapted from safety citizen role, [28]; p. 178)
28. I explain to others how to behave to stay healthy and safe. 1 2 3 4 5
29. I express my opinions on health and safety matters even when others disagree. 1 2 3 4 5
30. I frequently speak up and encourage others to engage in safe and healthy behavior. 1 2 3 4 5
31. I help others take the correct actions to remain healthy and safe. 1 2 3 4 5
32. I often make health- and safety-related recommendations about various activities. 1 2 3 4 5
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