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January 27, 2021

A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Trust of Information and COVID-19 Preventative Practices among People with Disabilities

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Survey participants with disabilities who live outside of metropolitan areas had the lowest COVID-19 information trust ratings and reported significantly less trust in most information sources when compared to people with disabilities in either metropolitan or micropolitan counties. Increased compliance with CDC guidelines was associated with being over 65, identifying as female, and higher general trust scores. Decreased compliance with CDC guidelines  was associated with being nonwhite, living in a nonmetropolitan area, higher trust scores in President Trump, and having a communication disability.

Ipsen et al. (Jan 2021). A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Trust of Information and COVID-19 Preventative Practices among People with Disabilities. Disability and Health Journal. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2021.101062