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  • Background and purpose: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the new corona virus The aim of this study was to determine the predictors of COVID-19 prevention behaviors in an Iranian population based on the health belief model Materials and methods: This descriptive analytical (cross-sectional) study was performed in 1020 people older than 15 years of age in Iran in 2020 selected via convenience sampling Data were collected through an online survey using a researcher-made questionnaire based on the health belief model Data analysis was done in SPSS applying correlation coefficients and linear regression tests Results: Frequent prevention behaviors of COVID-19 included using personal items at home and work (83 7%), following the precautionary measures presented in mass media (80 2%), and not leaving the house except in necessary cases (67 6%) There were significant correlations between all constructs of health belief model and performance, except for perceived barriers and perceived severity) (P<0 01) Conclusion: According to the predictive role of prevention behaviors of COVID-19 based on health belief model, this model can be used in educational and interventional programs © 2020, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences All rights reserved
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  • Journal_of_Mazandaran_University_of_Medical_Sciences
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  • WHO
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  • Predictors of covid-19 preventive behaviors in iranian population over 15 years old: An application of health belief model
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  • #970343
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  • 2020

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