Public Opinion Survey on COVID-19: University of Florida Researchers Release Top Concerns Among U.S. Adults

Vaccines, perceptions, and health messaging are just some of the top concerns adults are expressing in the U.S. In a broad public opinion survey of U.S. adults on COVID-19, University of Florida researchers discovered that two-thirds of respondents consider COVID-19 to be the No. 1 current public health concern.

Other important findings:

  • Over 80% would be willing to get a vaccine for COVID-19 if it were made available
  • The public is seeking information from trustworthy sources, including the CDC, DOH, WHO and personal healthcare providers
  • The messaging seems to be working: 96.7% knew to avoid close contact with those who are sick; 94.3% knew to avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth; 94.4% knew to clean or disinfect frequently touched objects; and 97.6% knew to wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
  • The exception to this is face masks, with 48% of respondents incorrectly identifying them as a recommended method of personal prevention
  • People expressed more concern for their loved ones contracting or dying from the disease than they did about their own risks

The attached news release contains more information, and infographics that we also encourage you to use in your coverage of this story can be downloaded from this link: https://bit.ly/33BfSzf. The researchers involved are from the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (PIE Center).

If I can help arrange an interview or provide any additional information, please contact Kirsten Romaguera mentioned in the press release, or myself directly at 954-242-8439 (cel) or email.

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