Table 3 Personal impact

In the spring of 2020, I was afraid of getting infected.

n = 379

23.5%

20.6%

12.9%

23.0%

20.1%

Now in the winter of 2020, I’m afraid of getting infected.

n = 377

29.4%

22.5%

17.0%

18.0%

13.0%

By spring 2020, I felt confident in using hygiene protection concepts to prevent infection or transmission of the virus.

n = 380

14.5%

23.4%

11.8%

30.3%

20.0%

Now in the winter of 2020, I feel confident in using hygiene protection concepts to prevent infection or transmission of the virus.

n = 378

5.6%

9.3%

15.1%

38.9%

31.2%

In the spring of 2020, I kept my knowledge of the virus up to date.

n = 379

4.0%

1.3%

5.8%

34.6%

54.4%

Now in the winter of 2020, I always keep my knowledge about the virus up to date.

n = 377

5.3%

6.9%

9.8%

32.6%

45.4%