Antecedents of Risk Perception and Compliance With Public Health Guidance During COVID-19–Model

The US hospitals are inflating the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths so they can be paid more.

99% of COVID-19 cases are harmless.

Mask wearing is more harmful to health because it reduces oxygen intake and increases the risk of CO2 poisoning.

Hydroxychloroquine is proven to treat COVID-19.

Public health experts are competent enough to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public health experts are doing a good job with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public health experts provide all relevant information about the COVID-19 pandemic to the public.

Public health experts are acting in the public interest with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public health experts listen to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic raised by the public.

Public health experts are telling the truth regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

The government is competent enough to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

The government is doing a good job with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The government provides all relevant information about the COVID-19 pandemic to the public.

The government is acting in the public interest with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The government listens to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic raised by the public.

The government is telling the truth regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

I believe that COVID-19 is a deadly disease.

I believe that COVID-19 causes serious health problems.

I believe that COVID-19 is a fatal virus.

Stay home and only leave your house for essential journeys.

If you do go out, stay 6 feet apart from other people at all times.

Avoid going to crowded places, such as bars and restaurants.

Avoid meetings, events, and other social gatherings.

Wash your hands with soap and water often for at least 20 seconds.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and then, throw the used tissue in the trash.

Wear a face covering or face mask while you are being outside.