Disparities in Coronavirus 2019 Reported Incidence, Knowledge, and Behavior Among US Adults
Marcella Alsan, MD, MPH, PhD1,2,3; Stefanie Stantcheva, PhD3,4; David Yang, PhD3,4; et alDavid Cutler, PhD3,4
Author Affiliations Article Information
JAMA Netw Open. 2020;3(6):e2012403. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.12403
Abstract
Importance Data from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in the US show large differences in hospitalizations and mortality across race and geography. However, there are limited data on health information, beliefs, and behaviors that might indicate different exposure to risk.
Objective To determine the association of sociodemographic characteristics with reported incidence, knowledge, and behavior regarding COVID-19 among US adults.
Design, Setting, and Participants A US national survey study was conducted from March 29 to April 13, 2020, to measure differences in knowledge, beliefs, and behavior about COVID-19. The survey oversampled COVID-19 hotspot areas. The survey was conducted electronically. The criteria for inclusion were age 18 years or older and residence in the US. Data analysis was performed in April 2020.
Main Outcomes and Measures The main outcomes were incidence, knowledge, and behaviors related to COVID-19 as measured by survey response.
