Author:
Kiviniemi Marc T.,Orom Heather,Hay Jennifer L.,Waters Erika A.
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Many US politicians have provided mixed messages about the risks posed by SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 and whether and to what extent prevention practices should be put in place to prevent transmission. This politicization of the virus and pandemic may affect individuals’ risk perceptions and willingness to take precautions. We examined how political party affiliation relates to risk perception for one’s own and other people’s likelihood of SARS-CoV-2 infection/COVID-19 illness.
Methods
We surveyed members of a nationally-representative, probability-sampling based survey panel (N = 410) to examine their risk perceptions, precautionary behaviors, and political party affiliation.
Results
The more strongly one identified as a Republican, the less risk one perceived to oneself from SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 and the less risk one perceived other people faced. Moreover, those identifying as more strongly Republican engaged in fewer preventive behaviors.
Conclusions
This differential response may affect virus transmission patterns and poses a considerable challenge for health communications efforts.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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