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Knowledge and Behaviors of Adults with Underlying Health Conditions During the Onset of the COVID-19 U.S. Outbreak: The Chicago COVID-19 Comorbidities Survey
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accurate understanding covid19 safety recommendations early outbreak complicated inconsistencies public health media messages sought characterize highrisk adults knowledge covid19 symptoms prevention strategies prevention behaviors used data chicago covid19 comorbidities c3 survey collected march 13 thru march 20 2020 total 673 predominately older adults 1 chronic condition completed telephone interview knowledge assessed asking participants name three symptoms covid19 three actions prevent infection participants asked changed plans due coronavirus participants could identify three symptoms 710 three preventive actions 692 commonly reported symptoms included fever 785 cough 706 shortness breath 452 preventive actions included washing hands 865 social distancing 862 third participants reported social distancing 383 288 reported obtaining prescription medication prepare outbreak multivariable analyses participant characteristics associated covid19 knowledge women likely men black adults less likely white adults report practicing social distancing individuals low health literacy less likely report obtaining medication supplies conclusion though higherrisk individuals aware social distancing prevention strategy early outbreak less half reported enacting racial disparities apparent consistent messaging provision tangible resources may improve future adherence safety recommendations