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July 19, 2026COVIDOpen Access

A Survey on the Perception of Disinfectant Use Amongst CUNY Students Before, During and Immediately After the COVID-19 Pandemic

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DBDiane Price BanksMCMarissa ClaudioSVSasha Vergez

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Overview

Survey investigates disinfectant use perceptions in CUNY students, highlighting the influence of misinformation.

Key Points

  • The research aims to explore the perceptions and practices of disinfectant use among CUNY students throughout the COVID-19 pandemic phases.
  • Online survey conducted with 441 CUNY students
  • Data collected on disinfectant practices across four time periods: pre-pandemic, during pandemic peak, post-peak, and after Trump's statement
  • Behavior patterns analyzed regarding cleaning frequency and safety practices
  • Increased disinfectant use and cleaning frequency during the pandemic's peak
  • Notable decrease in disinfectant use after Trump's controversial statement
  • Identification of unsafe practices, such as using cleaning sprays on the body, which decreased post-peak

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Banks et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5c6a7e118b92953e3ee7cbhttps://doi.org/10.3390/covid6070127
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