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Table 1 Research structures

From: A study of self-precaution against the background of the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of risk perception attitude theory and social support

Structure

Definition

Number of items measured

Source

Risk perception (PR)

The psychological state that an individual exhibits results from perceiving external risks, reflecting the individual’s response to the external environment beyond intuitive judgments and subjective feelings.

9

[31]

Health self-efficacy (HSE)

An individual’s confidence in managing his or her own health, reflecting the individual’s beliefs.

4

[32]

Objective support (OS)

Material direct assistance, and the presence and participation of social networks, group relations.

3

[47]

Subjective support (SS)

The individual’s emotional experience and satisfaction of being respected, supported and understood in society, which is closely related to the individual’s subjective feelings.

4

[47]

Support Utilization (SU)

The extent to which the individual utilizes the support received.

3

[47]

Self-precautionary Behavior (SPB)

The self-protective actions individuals take in response to perceived risks.

10

[56]