Publication details
Vnímání rizik osobního bezpečí v české populaci: implikace pro veřejné zdraví a rozvoj zdravotní a bezpečnostní gramotnosti
| Title in English | Perceptions of personal safety risks among the Czech population: implications for public health and the development of health and safety literacy |
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| Year of publication | 2026 |
| Type | Peer-reviewed scientific article |
| Magazine / Source | Hygiena |
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| Keywords | personal safety; risk perception; public health; health literacy; safety literacy; emergencies |
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| Description | Subjectively perceived safety is an important component of health, mental well-being and quality of life. Risk perception is dynamic and reflects the current social, health, technological and media context; it may not fully correspond to the objective probability of harm. Alongside traditional health and transport-related risks, geopolitical instability, cyber threats, emergencies and crime have become increasingly salient. Public health therefore needs to consider not only objective indicators of exposure but also how people interpret risks and how these concerns may affect their decision-making, behaviour and mental well-being. The study was based on a nationwide sociological survey conducted from 20 November to 6 December 2023 among 1,812 residents aged 15 years and older selected by quota sampling. In a semi-open question, respondents could select multiple areas about which they had recently felt the most serious concerns regarding personal safety. Terrorism and war (41.6%), misuse via the internet or telephone (35.9%), and crime or violence (30.6%) were the most frequently reported concerns; 17.5% reported no concerns. The study aimed to identify the principal sources of concern, examine their associations with selected sociodemographic characteristics and discuss the implications for public health. Differences across population groups support differentiated risk communication and the systematic development of health, digital and safety literacy. |