Understanding pandemic influenza behaviour: An exploratory biopsychosocial study

Flowers, P. , Davis, M., Lohm, D., Waller, E. and Stephenson, N. (2016) Understanding pandemic influenza behaviour: An exploratory biopsychosocial study. Journal of Health Psychology, 21(5), pp. 759-769. (doi: 10.1177/1359105314537542) (PMID:24957318)

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Abstract

Pandemic influenza represents an ongoing public health threat. Understanding the associated behavioural domain is vital for future intervention development. Cross-sectional qualitative research employing purposive sampling employed a combination of one-to-one semi-structured interviews (n = 57) and focus groups (n = 59). Data were analysed using (1) inductive thematic analysis and (2) theoretical thematic analysis focusing upon resonance with psychosocial and sociocultural constructs. Two broad themes highlighted an important duality regarding the determinants of pandemic behaviour: (1) psychosocial determinants (e.g. agency, cognitions and identity) and (2) sociocultural determinants (e.g. social context and capacity). These findings suggest this duality should shape future intervention development.

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: This research was funded by the Australian Research Council Discovery Project ( grant number DP110101081).
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Flowers, Professor Paul
Authors: Flowers, P., Davis, M., Lohm, D., Waller, E., and Stephenson, N.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > MRC/CSO SPHSU
Journal Name:Journal of Health Psychology
Publisher:SAGE
ISSN:1359-1053
ISSN (Online):1461-7277
Published Online:23 June 2014

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