Table 3 Comparison of mean scores and modes for seven perception’s dimensions between the general population and their regional experts
Montérégie | Neuchâtel | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Population | Experts | Population | Experts | |
Total | 401 | 7 | 413 | 9 |
Perceived individual susceptibility | ||||
Without any preventive measures. the risk that I contract Lyme disease in my region is high1 | ||||
Mean score | 2.7 | - | 3.4*** | - |
Mode | 2 | - | 4 | - |
Perceived regional susceptibility | ||||
Without any preventive measures, the risk to contract Lyme disease for residents is high | ||||
Mean score | 3.2 | 1.9 | 3.6*** | 3.9 |
Mode (range) | 4 | 2 (1–3) | 4 | 4 (2–5) |
Perceived severity | ||||
Lyme disease is a very severe disease | ||||
Mean score | 4.0 | 3.0 | 4.1* | 3.7 |
Mode (range) | 4 | 3 (2–4) | 4 | 3 (3–5) |
Perceived mastery | ||||
It is easy to protect myself against Lyme disease | ||||
Mean score | 3.6 | 4.9 | 3.9*** | 4.7 |
Mode (range) | 4 | 5 (4–5) | 4 | 5 (4–5) |
Perceived uncertainty | ||||
I have the feeling that there is great scientific uncertainty concerning Lyme disease | ||||
Mean score | 3.3 | 2.7 | 2.7*** | 3.8 |
Mode (range) | 4 | 2 (2–4) | 3 | 4 (3–5) |
Feeling of worry | ||||
I am worry by the idea of contracting Lyme disease | ||||
Mean score | 2.7 | - | 3.0*** | - |
Mode | 2 | - | 3 | - |
Feeling of confidence | ||||
I am confident that responsible authorities set up appropriate measures to control Lyme disease | ||||
Mean score | 3.1 | 3 | 3.4** | 3.2 |
Mode (range) | 3 | 2 (2–5) | 3 | 4 (2–4) |
Global risk perception score 2 | ||||
Mean score | 3.2 | - | 3.5*** | - |
Mode | 2.8 | - | 3.8 | - |