Application of the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation and Behavior (COM-B) model to identify predictors of two self-reported hand hygiene behaviors (handwashing and hand sanitizer use) to prevent COVID-19 infection among U.S. adults, Fall 2020

Application of the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation and Behavior (COM-B) model to identify predictors of two self-reported hand hygiene behaviors (handwashing and hand sanitizer use) to prevent COVID-19 infection among U.S. adults, Fall 2020

Abstract Background Handwashing with soap and water is an important way to prevent transmission of viruses and bacteria and worldwide it is estimated handwashing can prevent 1 in 5 viral respiratory infections. Frequent handwashing is associated with a decreased risk for infection with SARS-CoV-2, t...

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Main Authors: Laura G. Brown, E. Rickamer Hoover, Bethlehem N. Besrat, Claire Burns-Lynch, Rebekah Frankson, Shantrice L. Jones, Amanda G. Garcia-Williams
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Handwashing
Hand sanitizer
Hand hygiene
COM-B model
Behavioral theory
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14809-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14809-y

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