Table 1.
Psychometric properties of the study variables.
| Scales | α | Mean | SD | Min. | Max. | Number of items |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perceived threat related to COVID-19 | ||||||
| Perceived susceptibility | 0.815 | 13.44 | 9.626 | 4 | 20 | 4 |
| Perceived severity | 0.762 | 13.37 | 9.715 | 4 | 20 | 4 |
| Preventive behavior | ||||||
| Handwashing | 0.751 | 22.19 | 10.543 | 6 | 25 | 5 |
| Cough etiquette | 0.708 | 13.09 | 5.312 | 3 | 15 | 3 |
| Social distancing behavior | 0.830 | 21.54 | 3.713 | 5 | 25 | 5 |
| Social media use | ||||||
| Medical use | 0.823 | 15.69 | 17.386 | 5 | 25 | 5 |
| General use | 0.622 | 13.80 | 9.748 | 4 | 20 | 4 |
| Self-efficacy | 0.700 | 14.85 | 2.64 | 4 | 20 | 4 |