COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Behaviors among Rural and Urban Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Summer, 2020

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Study examining trends in hand washing, face touching, mask wearing, limited gatherings, and other COVID-19 risk mitigation behaviors that compares urban and rural populations over age 65. Discusses rates of specific mitigation behaviors and breaks down rural population demographics.

Janice C. Probst, Elizabeth L. Crouch, Jan M. Eberth

Journal of Rural Health, 37(3), 473-478

06/2021

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COVID-19 · Elderly population · Public health · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention