Perceived risk of infection and death from COVID-19 among community members of low- and middle-income countries: A cross-sectional study

<ns4:p> <ns4:bold>Background:</ns4:bold> Risk perceptions of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are considered important as they impact community health behaviors. The aim of this study was to determine the perceived risk of infection and death due to COVID-19 and to assess the factors associated with such risk perceptions among community members in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in Africa, Asia, and South America. </ns4:p> <ns4:p> <ns4:bold>Methods:</ns4:bold> An online cross-sectional study was conducted in 10 LMICs in Africa, Asia, and South America from February to May 2021. A questionnaire was utilized to assess the perceived risk of infection and death from COVID-19 and its plausible determinants. A logistic regression model was used to identify the factors associated with such risk perceptions. </ns4:p> <ns4:p>…