Predictors of stockpiling behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany.

Kathrin Sadus Jan Göttmann Anna-Lena Schubert

Published in: Zeitschrift fur Gesundheitswissenschaften = Journal of public health (2022)

Based on these findings, we propose targeted interventions to a) reduce perceived benefits of stockpiling and severity beliefs related to COVID-19, b) emphasize disadvantages of stockpiling, and c) reduce media exposure of stockpiling behavior to prevent panic buying.

Keyphrases

physical activity
coronavirus disease
sars cov
depressive symptoms
social support
mental health
respiratory syndrome coronavirus