Population anxiety and positive behaviour change during the COVID-19 epidemic: Cross-sectional surveys in Singapore, China and Italy.

Jane Mingjie LimZaw Myo TunVishakha KumarSharon Esi Duoduwa QuayeVittoria OffedduAlex R CookMay Oo LwinShaohai JiangClarence C Tam

Published in: Influenza and other respiratory viruses (2020)

Population-level anxiety and behavioural responses to an outbreak can be influenced by information provided. This should be used to inform future outbreak preparedness plans, taking into account the importance of increasing population-level self-efficacy and information sufficiency to reduce anxiety and promote positive behavioural changes.

Keyphrases

cross sectional
sleep quality
sars cov
coronavirus disease
public health
healthcare
current status
physical activity
depressive symptoms
social media
infectious diseases