Public risk perceptions and coping behaviors in novel coronavirus pneumonia outbreaks: a systematic review

Abstract Objective Systematically evaluate the level of public perception of the risk of the novel coronavirus pneumonia epidemic and the response behavior of various countries. Methods PubMed, Cochrane, EMBASE, Web of science, PsycARTICLES，Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, CINAHL, Chinese Medical Journals Full-Text Database, Wanfang and CNKI Databases were retrieved by computer, and the search time limit was until March 2022. Meta analysis was performed using StataSE software after independent screening of the literature by 2 investigators, extraction of data and quality evaluation of the included literature. Results 21 cross-sectional studies were included, including 42855 participants. Meta-analysis results show that the proportion of the public with a high level of risk perception of the novel coronavirus epidemic in countries is 51.1% [95%CI (34.9%, 67.4%)], and the proportion of the public who correctly wear masks, maintain hand hygiene, maintain social distancing, and reduce travel is 53.2% [95%CI(44.0%, 62.5%)], 63.9% [95%CI(56.2%, 71.7%)], 48.5% [95%CI(32.9%,64.1%)]、54.3%[95%CI(42.8%, 65.8%)]。 Conclusion Half of the world’s public has a high level of risk perception of the novel coronavirus pneumonia epidemic, and more than half of the public can take correct response behavior.

Key words COVID-19; Risk perception; Coping behavior; Meta-analysis; Public health emergencies

DOI: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2023.

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