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Table 5 Frequency of each element in the Protection Motivation Theory

From: Explicating gender disparity in wearing face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic

Appraisal

Element

Frequency

Threat appraisal

Intrinsic rewards

6

Extrinsic rewards

9

Vulnerability

25

Coping appraisal

Response efficacy

7

Self-efficacy

23

Response costs

17