Feeling Uncertainty during the Lockdown That Commenced in March 2020 in Greece.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
; 18(10)2021 May 12.
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ABSTRACT
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in significant uncertainty for the global population. However, since not all population groups experience the impacts of the pandemic in the same way, the objective of this study was to identify the individual characteristics associated with the feeling of uncertainty during the lockdown that commenced in March 2020 in Greece. The study used data from the "Public Opinion in the European Union (EU) in Time of Coronavirus Crisis" survey. The sample consisted of 1050 individuals aged between 16 and 54 years. According to the analysis, which was based on a logistic regression model, the emotional status of older individuals, those who experienced income and job losses since the beginning of the pandemic, and middle-class and high-class individuals, is more likely to be described as a feeling of uncertainty. In addition, the emotional status of individuals with less concern for their own health and that of family and friends is less likely to be described as a feeling of uncertainty. Although the results related to age, income, and job losses, as regards concern for health, agree with the international literature, the limited health literacy of lower-class individuals may explain the reduced likelihood of their experiencing feelings of uncertainty. The results confirm the international literature describing several aspects of uncertainty due to the COVID-19 crisis.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Control de Enfermedades Transmisibles
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Humans
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Middle aged
País como asunto:
Europa
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En
Año:
2021
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