Coronavirus Mini-Series #2 (Prof. Susan Michie & Prof. Jim McManus)

Jim McManus and Susan Michie join host, Stuart King, for another discussion on using behavioural science to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Susan and Jim cover the importance of not just hand washing, but using tissues and cleaning surfaces as the virus is spread not just through physical contact, but through the air too.

The discussion also covers the impact of giving feedback to others to reinforce those preventative behaviours, as well as how we need to have a population mindset. Although you might not be at risk, you may be in contact with those who are. What can we do to protect those vulnerable people directly, and prevent overstretching of the health services.

Useful links:

• Susan Michie's BMJ article on avoiding shaking hands
• Susan Michie's BMJ article on behavioural strategies to prevent spread