Understanding pandemic influenza behaviour: An exploratory biopsychosocial study

Paul Flowers; Mark David McGregor Davis; Davina Lohm; Emily Waller; Niamh Stephenson

doi:10.1177/1359105314537542

Understanding pandemic influenza behaviour: An exploratory biopsychosocial study

Paul Flowers
, Mark David McGregor Davis
, Davina Lohm
, Emily Waller
, Niamh Stephenson

Sociology

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	759-769
Number of pages	11
Journal	Journal of Health Psychology
Volume	21
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105314537542
Publication status	Published - 2016

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Keywords

health behaviour
health promotion
public health psychology
qualitative methods
risk
theories

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Using a biosocial approach to advance pandemic influenza control
Davis, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Stephenson, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Flowers, P. (Partner Investigator (PI))
ARC - Australian Research Council, University of New South Wales (UNSW)
1/05/11 → 30/11/16
Project: Research

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