Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be'er Sheva, Israel.
Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel.
J Appl Gerontol. 2021 Aug;40(8):799-803. doi: 10.1177/0733464821992611. Epub 2021 Feb 9.
Guided by the human-ecological model, we aimed to identify contextual factors related to protective behaviors during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Data are based on a nationally representative survey of adults aged 50+ in Israel during the COVID-19 outbreak ( = 1,019). Regression models predicted three behaviors: using hand sanitizers and masks, stocking up food, and avoiding social meetings. The independent variables were living arrangements (microsystems) and type of localities (macrosystems).
Participants who lived alone or lived in rural localities were less likely to adopt protective measures.
Policy makers should pay particular attention to adults who live alone or live in rural areas as they might be less likely to adopt protective behaviors and face higher health risks during the pandemic.
本研究以人类生态学模型为指导，旨在识别与 COVID-19 疫情期间保护行为相关的情境因素。
本研究数据来自于 COVID-19 疫情期间以色列对 50 岁以上成年人进行的全国代表性调查（n = 1019）。回归模型预测了三种行为：使用洗手液和口罩、储备食物和避免社交聚会。自变量为居住安排（微系统）和居住地点类型（宏系统）。
独居或居住在农村地区的参与者不太可能采取保护措施。
政策制定者应特别关注独居或居住在农村地区的成年人，因为他们可能不太愿意采取保护措施，在疫情期间面临更高的健康风险。
