Conclusion
Risk perceptions are subjective, and are influenced by micro and macro level factors. Inducing protective action to reduce risk requires comprehensive interventions taking into account the dual cognitive and emotional aspects of risk perception. Future research may explore the dual aspects of risk perception and examine the contents of the risk communication message. Policy should address the responsibility of both governments and residents in tackling the issue.
Electronic supplementary material
The online version of this article (10.1186/s12889-019-7449-y) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
BMC Public Health. 2019; 19: 1114.
Published online 2019 Aug 14. doi: 10.1186/s12889-019-7449-y
PMCID: PMC6694642
PMID: 31412828
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6694642/
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