COVID-19 Risk Perceptions in Japan: A Cross Sectional Study
Asako Chiba,
Taisuke Nakata,
Thuy Linh Nguyen
et al.
Abstract:We conducted a large-scale online survey in February 2023 to investigate the perceptions of infection and fatality risks from COVID-19 in Japan. Univariate analysis comparing perceived and actual risk suggests prevalence of overestimation as well as non-negligible underestimation of COVID-19 risks in Japan. Multivariate logistic regression analysis reveals that age, income and educational levels, health status, information sources, and experiences related to COVID-19 are associated with the subjective assessme… Show more
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