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Table 2 Frequencies of COVID-19 Leadership Behaviors

From: US soldiers and the role of leadership: COVID-19, mental health, and adherence to public health guidelines

 

Agree or Strongly Agree

 

n/N (%)

Encourages us to report any symptoms of COVID-19 we might have

5,035/6,976 (72.2%)

Leads by example by following health guidelines to reduce the spread of COVID-19 (such as social distancing, handwashing, using mask/face covering)

4,700/6,969 (67.4%)

Has shared useful and accurate information about the COVID-19 pandemic

4,511/6,974 (64.7%)

Provides updates about recent COVID-19 pandemic related developments

4,443/6,960 (63.8%)

Takes steps to keep us socially connected as a unit during the COVID-19 pandemic

4,320/6,975 (61.9%)

Acknowledges the stress of uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic

4,252/6,940 (61.3%)

Emphasizes taking care of ourselves mentally during the COVID-19 pandemic

4,206/6,959 (60.4%)

Encourages us to think positively during this COVID-19 pandemic

4,123/6,973 (59.1%)

Reminds Soldiers during the COVID-19 pandemic that we are here to serve with honor, serve a mission, and serve a greater purpose

3,969/6,948 (57.1%)

Has modified unit tasks to prevent Soldiers from working in close proximity to one another

3,890/6,962 (55.9%)

Ensures we have basic supplies for daily living (like food, soap and toilet paper) during the COVID-19 pandemic

3,848/6,971 (55.2%)

Focuses on what to be grateful for during the COVID-19 pandemic

3,612/6,972 (51.8%)

Encourages us to identify what we can and cannot control about COVID-19 pandemic

3,487/6,965 (50.1%)

Talks about the way the COVID-19 pandemic is personally impacting them

2,904/6,972 (41.7%)

  1. n = number of Agree or Strongly Agree responses. N = valid number responding to survey item