Family protection motivation and economic vulnerability: a network analysis of public influenza risk perception, education and mitigation strategies in China

Network analysis reveals a "family-knowledge-economy" triad governing influenza risk perception, with family infection risk (M_2) as the central driver (strength = 2.165) and socioeconomic loss (S_2) as the pivotal bridge node (bridge strength = 2.037). Science literacy amplifies perceived controllability (C_3-K_1 edge = 0.25) but fails to alleviate economic anxiety, underscoring the need for integrated structural policies. Family-centered interventions-leveraging tiered communication, economic security narratives, and real-time surveillance of network dynamics-are essential to optimize public health strategies in collectivist societies.