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. 2020 Aug 27;17(17):6256. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17176256

Table 2.

Overview of questionnaire items.

Variable Codes of Measurement Items Survey Instrument Statements References
Risk Perception RP1 My health is at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dionne et al. [45]; Kim et al. [53]
RP2 The COVID-19 pandemic is difficult to control.
RP3 The coronavirus can cause serious harm to my body once infected.
RP4 I think the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic is more serious than previous ones.
RP5 I am interested in the pandemic policies implemented by the government. *
RP6 I trust that the government recommends the appropriate measures to control the COVID-19 outbreak. *
RP7 I am interested in the pandemic information released to the public.*
Perceived Understanding PU1 I believe the COVID-19 is caused by the coronavirus. Qazi et al. [46]; IDSHL [54]
PU2 I know how people get infected with COVID-19.
PU3 I think this coronavirus is a new disease.
PU4 I know fever and cough are symptoms of COVID-19.
Social Distancing SD1 Avoid going out for any activity due to COVID-19. Swami V, Barron D [57]; Gudi et al. [58]
SD2 Avoid contact with individuals who have influenza.
SD3 Avoid traveling within or between cities/local regions.
SD4 Avoid using public transport due to COVID-19.
SD5 Avoid going to crowded places due to COVID-19. *
Safety Climate SC1 The government is concerned about the health of people. Koetke et al. [51]; Neal et al. [55]; Wu et al. [56]
SC2 I trust the COVID-19 information provided by the government.
SC3 There is a clearly stated set of goals or objectives for COVID-19 prevention.
SC4 People consciously follow the pandemic prevention regulations.
SC5 Being able to provide necessary personal protective equipment for workers during the pandemic.
SC6 Offering to workers as much safety instruction and training as needed during the pandemic.

Note: * Items removed from the initial questionnaire.