Factors related to preventive COVID-19 infection behaviors among people with mental illness.
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Regression models and structural equation modeling showed that trust in COVID-19 information sources and fear of CO VID-19 significantly explained preventive behaviors among individuals with mental illness, and healthcare providers should help individuals withmental illness reduce self-stigma andFear of COvid-19 which would consequently improve their preventive behaviors.Citations
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