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Science knowledge and trust in medicine affect individuals’ behavior in pandemic crises

2020-04-09

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<p>In pandemic crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals’ behavior has a strong impact on epidemiological processes. Compliance with prevention guidelines, such as social distancing, is critical to avoid further spreading an infectious disease or to slow down its spread. However, some individuals also or instead engage in panic behavior, such as hoarding. We investigate how education prepares individuals t...

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DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/tmu8f

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