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Objectives: This study aimed to define the effect of health beliefs, social stigma, and psychosocial well-being on COVID-19 preventive behavior among university students. Methods: Data were collected data from 110 students enrolled in three universities in Gyeonggi, Chungbuk and analyzed using hierarchical multiple regression. Results: The perceived severity of COVID-19 was higher in the high-risk group(t=2.167, p=.032) and when the acquaintance was in the high-risk group(t=2.302, p=.023). The degree of psychosocial well-being was higher in the case of an acquaintance who responded that they were in a high-risk group for COVID-19(t=-3.156, p=.002). Perceived benefit(β=.535) and psychosocial well-being(β=.262) were identified as factors affecting the prevention of COVID-19 infection. Conclusions: The findings suggest that Perceived benefits and psychosocial well-being important factors affecting preventive health behaviors among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic.