Table 1.
Constructs of the extended information-motivation-behavioural skills (IMB) model.
| Constructs | Items | |
|---|---|---|
| Information (Crobach's α = 0.607) |
I1 | Could antibiotics prevent COVID-19? |
| I2 | Could taking Shuanghuanglian oral liquid prevent COVID-19? | |
| I3 | Could a room fumigated with vinegar kill SARS-CoV-2? | |
| I4 | Could gauze masks or activated carbon masks prevent COVID-19? | |
| I5 | Could hot water at 56 °C kill SARS-CoV-2 for 30 min? | |
| I6 | In general, is the longest incubation period for COVID-19 14 days? | |
| I7 | Is the main transmission method of COVID-19 by droplet transmission and contact transmission? | |
| Motivation (Crobach's α = 0.558) |
M1 | I thought COVID-19 was very contagious. |
| M2 | Taking appropriate health behaviours could reduce the risk of infection. | |
| M3 | I was very afraid of COVID-19. | |
| M4 | I thought COVID-19 was serious. | |
| M5 | My family was very supportive of my health behaviours. | |
| M6 | I was aware of any confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 within a radius of 1 km. | |
| Behavioural skills (Crobach's α = 0.774) |
BS1 | I actively paid attention to real-time information of COVID-19. |
| BS2 | I understood the importance of home isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| BS3 | I grasped the difference between a common cold and COVID-19. | |
| BS4 | I could put on the mask correctly. | |
| BS5 | I could take temperature correctly. | |
| BS6 | I could follow community or village committee regulations. | |
| BS7 | I took the initiative to learn preventive measures for COVID-19. | |
| BS8 | Even though the supply of masks and disinfectants was insufficient, I still actively tried to acquire them. | |
| Health behaviours (Crobach's α = 0.835) |
HB1 | Advise family members to wash their hands frequently, wear masks, etc. |
| HB2 | Wash hands frequently at home. | |
| HB3 | Reduce group activities like outings and gatherings. | |
| HB4 | Keep a safe distance from strangers when going out (at least 1 m). | |
| HB5 | Cover mouth and nose with a tissue or elbow when coughing or sneezing to avoid possible transmission to others. | |
| HB6 | Wear a mask when going out. | |
| HB7 | Implement a healthier diet to improve nutrition level. | |
| HB8 | Perform appropriate exercises at home. | |
| HB9 | Pay attention to opening of windows to ventilate the home (at least twice a day). | |
| Perceived stress (Crobach's α = 0.829) |
PS1 | In the past month, how often have you successfully dealt with day-to-day problems and annoyances? |
| PS2 | In the past month, how often have you felt that you were coping effectively with important changes that were occurring in your life? | |
| PS3 | In the past month, how often have you felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems? | |
| PS4 | In the past month, how often have you felt anxious about something that happened unexpectedly? | |
| PS5 | In the past month, how often have you felt unable to control the important things in your life? | |
| PS6 | In the past month, how often have you felt nervous and ‘stressed?’ | |
| PS7 | In the past month, how often have you found that you could not cope with all the things that you had to do? | |
| PS8 | In the past month, how often have you felt that things were going your way? | |
| PS9 | In the past month, how often have you been angered because of things that happened outside of your control? | |
| PS10 | In the past month, how often have you found yourself thinking about things that you have to accomplish? | |
| PS11 | In the past month, how often have you been able to control irritations in your life? | |
| PS12 | In the past month, how often have you felt that you were on top of things? | |
| PS13 | In the past month, how often have you felt difficulties were piling up too high to overcome them? | |
| PS14 | In the past month, how often have you been able to control the way you spend your time? | |
| Positive perception of interventions Crobach's α = 0.890 |
PPI1 | Prevention and control measures increased my confidence. |
| PPI2 | I understand the prevention and control management measures. | |
| PPI3 | I supported prevention and control management measures such as closed management. | |
| PPI4 | Prevention and control measures could reduce my fear and anxiety. | |
| PPI5 | Prevention and control measures could prevent me and my family contracting COVID-19. |
COVID-19, coronavirus disease 2019.