Infectious diseases and human behavior are intertwined. On one side, our movements and
interactions are the engines of transmission. On the other, the unfolding of viruses might …

We review behavioural change models (BCMs) for infectious disease transmission in
humans. Following the Cochrane collaboration guidelines and the PRISMA statement, our …

Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is leading to social
(physical) distancing policies worldwide, including in the USA. Some of the first actions …

We study targeted lockdowns in a multigroup SIR model where infection, hospitalization,
and fatality rates vary between groups—in particular between the “young,” the “middle …

We develop a multi-risk SIR model (MR-SIR) where infection, hospitalization and fatality
rates vary between groups—in particular between the “young”,“the middle-aged” and the …

Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is leading to social
(physical) distancing policies worldwide, including in the USA. Some of the first actions …

This paper presents an economic model of an epidemic in which susceptible individuals
may engage in costly social distancing in order to avoid becoming infected. Infected …

Objective To investigate psychological and behavioral responses to the threat of SARS-CoV-
2 infections and their associations with public perceptions in China Design Cross sectional …

Staying home and avoiding unnecessary contact is an important part of the effort to contain
COVID-19 and limit deaths. Every state in the United States enacted policies to encourage …

Background The extent to which people implement government-issued protective measures
is critical in preventing further spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by …