Table 4 Descriptive Statistics for participant’s adoption of practices to prevent COVID-19 (N = 598)

Using risk reduction strategies

3.55 (0.77)

11–40

− 0.26

− 0.42

0.79

Use of mask

4.68 (0.57)

-1.92

4.68

Hand hygiene/ Washing hands

4.09 (0.94)

− 0.89

0.19

Social distance

3.45 (0.98)

− 0.34

− 0.10

I have reduced the number of social contacts with friends.

3.54 (1.26)

− 0.56

− 0.68

I have reduced the number of social contacts with family.

3.70 (0.25)

− 0.78

− 0.38

I have reduced leisure activities: I avoid going to bars or public events.

3.29 (1.34)

− 0.32

-1.02

I have reduced or changed the type of sports activities.

2.89 (1.51)

0.02

-1.44

I avoid public transport whenever I can.

2.75 (1.61)

0.24

-1.54