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How has the emergence of the Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern influenced worry, perceived risk and behaviour in the UK? A series of cross-sectional surveys
- Source :
- BMJ Open, Vol 12, Iss 8 (2022)
- Publication Year :
- 2022
- Publisher :
- BMJ Publishing Group, 2022.
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Abstract
- Objectives To investigate changes in beliefs and behaviours following news of the Omicron variant and changes to guidance understanding of Omicron-related guidance, and factors associated with engaging with protective behaviours.Design Series of cross-sectional surveys (1 November to 16 December 2021, five waves of data collection).Setting Online.Participants People living in England, aged 16 years or over (n=1622–1902 per wave).Primary and secondary outcome measures Levels of worry and perceived risk, and engagement with key behaviours (out-of-home activities, risky social mixing, wearing a face covering and testing uptake).Results Degree of worry and perceived risk of COVID-19 (to oneself and people in the UK) fluctuated over time, increasing slightly around the time of the announcement about Omicron (p
- Subjects :
- Medicine
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20446055
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- BMJ Open
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.74cab230d9034d9483e04923c88397db
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061203