Psychological and psychosocial determinants of COVID-related handwashing behaviours: A systematic review.

Rachel LeonardSean R O'ConnorJennifer HanrattyCiara KeenanYuan ChiJenny FergusonAriana AxiaqAnna VolzCeri WelshKerry CampbellVictoria HawkinsSarah MillerDeclan BradleyMartin Dempster

Published in: Campbell systematic reviews (2024)

Understanding the effects of various malleable determinants on COVID-related handwashing can aid in the development and implementation of interventions and public health campaigns to promote handwashing behaviour in potential new waves of COVID-19 or other respiratory infections. Emotions about COVID, knowledge of COVID and perceived social norms warrant further consideration in future research and policy.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
public health
healthcare
mental health
physical activity
risk assessment
current status