Table 2.
Variable | Codes of Measurement Items | Survey Instrument Statements | References |
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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.