Concerns and coping mechanisms during the first national COVID-19 lockdown: an online prospective study in Portugal
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Resumo: | Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore concerns and coping mechanisms during the first national COVID-19 lockdown in Portugal. The general population provided statements via an open comment box as part of an online prospective study. Study design: This was an Internet-based open cohort study. Methods: Individuals aged >16 years were eligible to participate in this study. Inductive content analysis was performed on completed questionnaires submitted between 23 and 29 March 2020 and 27 April and 3 May 2020 (corresponding with the early and late phases of the first national lockdown, respectively). Results: Data suggest the prominence of behavioural and emotional responses to COVID-19; namely, self compliance with measures promoted by the government; adopting practices of self-care and supporting/ protecting others; and enacting hope (both currently and for the future). Concerns were related to the perception of vulnerabilities for oneself, family and others and to challenging situations presenting in society (e.g. physical and mental health, academic/professional careers, income, social inequality, potential discrimination and stigmatisation, inconsistent information and negative approach to the news), coupled with criticism, scepticism or doubts about government policy and performance of the healthcare system. Expressions of fear and worry and non-compliance with mitigation measures by others (e.g. close relatives, employees and general population) emerged as additional concerns. Conclusions: Continuous assessment of behavioural and emotional responses to the COVID-19 pandemic is needed to support effective communication and public health policies that are sensitive to the concerns, motivations and expectations of the population. Awareness of changing public opinions enables governments to continue to effectively mobilise the population to take recommended actions to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. (c) 2022 The Royal Society for Public Health. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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Concerns and coping mechanisms during the first national COVID-19 lockdown: an online prospective study in PortugalCOVID-19Public opinionBehaviour mechanismsHealth communicationPortugalScience & TechnologyObjectives: The aim of this study was to explore concerns and coping mechanisms during the first national COVID-19 lockdown in Portugal. The general population provided statements via an open comment box as part of an online prospective study. Study design: This was an Internet-based open cohort study. Methods: Individuals aged >16 years were eligible to participate in this study. Inductive content analysis was performed on completed questionnaires submitted between 23 and 29 March 2020 and 27 April and 3 May 2020 (corresponding with the early and late phases of the first national lockdown, respectively). Results: Data suggest the prominence of behavioural and emotional responses to COVID-19; namely, self compliance with measures promoted by the government; adopting practices of self-care and supporting/ protecting others; and enacting hope (both currently and for the future). Concerns were related to the perception of vulnerabilities for oneself, family and others and to challenging situations presenting in society (e.g. physical and mental health, academic/professional careers, income, social inequality, potential discrimination and stigmatisation, inconsistent information and negative approach to the news), coupled with criticism, scepticism or doubts about government policy and performance of the healthcare system. Expressions of fear and worry and non-compliance with mitigation measures by others (e.g. close relatives, employees and general population) emerged as additional concerns. Conclusions: Continuous assessment of behavioural and emotional responses to the COVID-19 pandemic is needed to support effective communication and public health policies that are sensitive to the concerns, motivations and expectations of the population. Awareness of changing public opinions enables governments to continue to effectively mobilise the population to take recommended actions to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. (c) 2022 The Royal Society for Public Health. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.- This work was supported by the Foundation for Science and Technology - FCT (Portuguese Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education), the Operational Programmes Competitiveness and Internationalization (COMPETE 2020) and Human Capital (POCH), Portugal 2020, and the European Union, through the European Regional Development Fund and the European Social Fund, under the Unidade de Investigacao em Epidemiologia e Instituto de Saude Publica da Universidade do Porto (EPIUnit; POCI-01-0145-FEDER-006862; Ref. FCT UIDB/04750/2020), the contract Ref. DL57/2016/CP1336/CT0001 (C.F.) and the FCT Investigator contract IF/01674/2015 (S.S.). The funding body had no role in the design of the study and collection, analysis, and interpretation of data and in writing the article.W. B. Saunders Co., Ltd.Universidade do MinhoSilva, SusanaMachado, HelenaFreitas, Cláudia deLucas, Raquel2022-06-012022-06-01T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttps://hdl.handle.net/1822/82747eng0033-350610.1016/j.puhe.2022.03.01435483164info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2023-07-21T12:08:39Zoai:repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt:1822/82747Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-19T18:59:53.359195Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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Concerns and coping mechanisms during the first national COVID-19 lockdown: an online prospective study in Portugal |
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Concerns and coping mechanisms during the first national COVID-19 lockdown: an online prospective study in Portugal |
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Concerns and coping mechanisms during the first national COVID-19 lockdown: an online prospective study in Portugal Silva, Susana COVID-19 Public opinion Behaviour mechanisms Health communication Portugal Science & Technology |
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Concerns and coping mechanisms during the first national COVID-19 lockdown: an online prospective study in Portugal |
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Concerns and coping mechanisms during the first national COVID-19 lockdown: an online prospective study in Portugal |
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Concerns and coping mechanisms during the first national COVID-19 lockdown: an online prospective study in Portugal |
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Concerns and coping mechanisms during the first national COVID-19 lockdown: an online prospective study in Portugal |
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Concerns and coping mechanisms during the first national COVID-19 lockdown: an online prospective study in Portugal |
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Silva, Susana |
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Silva, Susana Machado, Helena Freitas, Cláudia de Lucas, Raquel |
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Machado, Helena Freitas, Cláudia de Lucas, Raquel |
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Universidade do Minho |
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Silva, Susana Machado, Helena Freitas, Cláudia de Lucas, Raquel |
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COVID-19 Public opinion Behaviour mechanisms Health communication Portugal Science & Technology |
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COVID-19 Public opinion Behaviour mechanisms Health communication Portugal Science & Technology |
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Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore concerns and coping mechanisms during the first national COVID-19 lockdown in Portugal. The general population provided statements via an open comment box as part of an online prospective study. Study design: This was an Internet-based open cohort study. Methods: Individuals aged >16 years were eligible to participate in this study. Inductive content analysis was performed on completed questionnaires submitted between 23 and 29 March 2020 and 27 April and 3 May 2020 (corresponding with the early and late phases of the first national lockdown, respectively). Results: Data suggest the prominence of behavioural and emotional responses to COVID-19; namely, self compliance with measures promoted by the government; adopting practices of self-care and supporting/ protecting others; and enacting hope (both currently and for the future). Concerns were related to the perception of vulnerabilities for oneself, family and others and to challenging situations presenting in society (e.g. physical and mental health, academic/professional careers, income, social inequality, potential discrimination and stigmatisation, inconsistent information and negative approach to the news), coupled with criticism, scepticism or doubts about government policy and performance of the healthcare system. Expressions of fear and worry and non-compliance with mitigation measures by others (e.g. close relatives, employees and general population) emerged as additional concerns. Conclusions: Continuous assessment of behavioural and emotional responses to the COVID-19 pandemic is needed to support effective communication and public health policies that are sensitive to the concerns, motivations and expectations of the population. Awareness of changing public opinions enables governments to continue to effectively mobilise the population to take recommended actions to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. (c) 2022 The Royal Society for Public Health. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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