The determinants of protective behaviours during the COVID-19 pandemic in Benin
Investigates the determinants of protective behaviours during the COVID-19 pandemic in Benin.
Abstract
This paper investigates the determinants of protective behaviours during the COVID-19 pandemic in Benin. Uses data from online and phone surveys collected during the period 13 September 2020 to 1 October 2020 among Benin citizens aged 18 years and older. Trust in government, beliefs about others바카라 사이트™ compliance and employment status are significant determinants of compliance with the precautionary measures such as handwashing and social distancing. This paper documents significant association between trust in government and media use. These findings, therefore, suggest that the 바카라 사이트 of Benin바카라 사이트™s messages should focus on developing and maintaining trust among the public by providing transparent, coherent, clear, timely, and accurate information that reduces people바카라 사이트™s uncertainty and enhances compliance. Two way communication between the government and citizens can act as bridge to ensure public engagement and disseminate information.
This research is part of the Capacity for Economic Research and Policy making in Africa (CERPA) programme.
Citation
Dedewanou FA. 바카라 사이트˜The determinants of protective behaviours during the COVID-19 pandemic in Benin바카라 사이트™ Research Paper 551, 2024