Perceived Severity and Susceptibility towards Leptospirosis Infection in Malaysia.
Surianti SukeriWan Mohd ZahiruddinIzani Uzair ZubairRukman Awang HamatMalina OsmanTengku Zetty Maztura Tengku JamaluddinAziah Binti DaudPublished in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2020)
The low perceived susceptibility of leptospirosis infection is a matter of concern as it may contribute to respondents' lack of motivation towards preventing the disease. The study findings may provide the basis for health promotional activities designed to heighten public perceived threat towards leptospirosis infection and thereby improving preventive health behaviors for avoiding leptospirosis.