Emily Wiemers study on COVID-19 risk factors, protective behaviors published

Wiemers study on COVID-19 risk factors, protective behaviors published

Apr 6, 2021

Association Between Risk Factors for Complications From COVID-19, Perceived Chances of Infection and Complications, and Protective Behavior in the US

Robert F. Schoeni, Emily E. Wiemers & Judith A. Seltzer

JAMA Network Open, April 2021

Emily Wiemers

Public Administration & International Affairs Department

COVID-19

JAMA Network Open

Emily Wiemers

"Association Between Risk Factors for Complications From COVID-19, Perceived Chances of Infection and Complications, and Protective Behavior in the US," co-authored by Associate Professor of Public Administration and International Affairs Emily Wiemers, was published in JAMA Network Open. In their cross-sectional survey study, the authors found that adults with risk factors for COVID-19 complications reported higher perceived susceptibility to complications. They also found that during common activities, including visiting with friends, the majority of adults, including the highly susceptible, did not consistently wear masks. 04/06/21