Understanding COVID-19 Risk Perceptions and Precautionary Behaviors in Black Chicagoans: A Grounded Theory Approach.

Perla ChebliAminah McBryde-RedzovicNadia Al-AminMelissa Gutierrez-KapheimYamile Molina Uchechi A Mitchell

Published in: Health education & behavior : the official publication of the Society for Public Health Education (2022)

Black adults' perceptions of their individual risk and precautionary behaviors were not congruent with public health data and recommendations. Therefore, COVID-19 messaging and mitigation should be informed by local community engagement and transparent communication.

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