Social, ethical and behavioural aspects of COVID-19

Pan-ngum, Wirichada; Poomchaichote, Tassawan; Cuman, Giulia; Cheah, Phee Kheng; Waithira, Naomi; Mukaka, Mavuto; Naemiratch, Bhensri; Kulpijit, Natinee; Chanviriyavuth, Rita; S-A., Asarath; Ruangkajorn, Supanat; Silan, Margherita; Stoppa, Silvia; Zuanna, Gianpiero Della; Ongkili, Darlene; Osterrieder, Anne; Schneiders, Mira Leonie; Mackworth-Young, Constance; Cheah, Phaik Yeong

doi:10.12688/wellcomeopenres.15813.2

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“…Countries were selected based on the implementation of COVID-19 public health measures (NPIs) during the study period and the existence of prior research collaborations, which enabled and facilitated timely implementation of the study. Here we describe results from a qualitative study, which was part of a mixed-methods study (SEB-COV) that also included an online survey [29]. The quantitative results are reported elsewhere [11].…”

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“…All participants talking part in the SEB-COV online survey [29] were invited to take part in the qualitative arm of the study. Additionally, in each country, participants were recruited through existing research and organisational networks, social media channels (Facebook, Twitter), and targeted social media advertising (Facebook adverts).…”

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“…The interview topic guide, which was developed collaboratively in a series of online meetings involving all interviewers from across the four countries was used to interview participants (see S1 File). The interview guide was based on the research aims and protocol of the SEB-COV mixed-methods study [29]. Following pilot testing in each country, the guide was subsequently discussed and refined to focus on three broad areas, namely: (1) lived experiences and perceptions of COVID-19 measures (i.e., social isolation, social distancing, travel restrictions, quarantine); (2) wellbeing and mental health; (3) information, misinformation and rumours (for topic guide see [57]).…”

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The impact of COVID-19 non-pharmaceutical interventions on the lived experiences of people living in Thailand, Malaysia, Italy and the United Kingdom: A cross-country qualitative study

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This qualitative study explores the impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), including social distancing, travel restrictions and quarantine, on lived experiences during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand (TH), Malaysia (MY), Italy (IT) and the United Kingdom (UK). A total of 86 interviews (TH: n = 28; MY: n = 18; IT: n = 20; UK: n = 20) were conducted with members of the public, including healthcare workers (n = 13). Participants across countries held strong views on government imposed NPIs, with many feeling measures lacked clarity. Most participants reported primarily negative impacts of NPIs on their lives, including through separation, isolation and grief over missed milestones; work-related challenges and income loss; and poor mental health and wellbeing. Nonetheless, many also experienced inadvertent positive consequences, including more time at home to focus on what they most valued in life; a greater sense of connectedness; and benefits to working life. Commonly employed coping strategies focused on financial coping (e.g. reducing spending); psycho-emotional coping (e.g. engaging in spiritual practices); social coping and connectedness (e.g., maintaining relationships remotely); reducing and mitigating risks (e.g., changing food shopping routines); and limiting exposure to the news (e.g., checking news only occasionally). Importantly, the extent to which participants’ lived experiences were positive or negative, and their ability to cope was underpinned by individual, social and economic factors, with the analysis indicating some salient differences across countries and participants. In order to mitigate negative and unequal impacts of NPIs, COVID-19 policies will benefit from paying closer attention to the social, cultural and psychological—not just biological—vulnerabilities to, and consequences of public health measures.

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“…We conducted an online anonymous survey in Thailand of people’s opinions and perspective on the public health intervention implementation in Thailand in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Full details of the wider study protocol of which this is a part of have been reported previously 1 . Briefly, the “Social, ethical and behavioural aspects of COVID-19 (SEBCOV)” study consisted of an online survey and qualitative interviews in Southeast Asia (Thailand and Malaysia) and Europe (United Kingdom, Italy and Slovenia).…”

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“…These findings could be useful when planning and making decisions about subsequent waves of the COVID-19 pandemic or future outbreaks. This study is a part of an ongoing multinational, mixed-methods research involving Malaysia, Thailand, Italy, Slovenia, and United Kingdom (UK) 1 .…”

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Perspectives on public health interventions in the management of the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand

Pan-ngum¹,

Poomchaichote²,

Peerawaranun³

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Background: Any government needs to react quickly to a pandemic and make decisions on healthcare interventions locally and internationally with little information regarding the perceptions of people and the reactions they may receive during the implementation of restrictions. Methods: We report an anonymous online survey in Thailand conducted in May 2020 to assess public perceptions of three interventions in the Thai context: isolation, quarantine and social distancing. A total of 1,020 participants, of whom 52% were women, responded to the survey. Results: Loss of income was the main concern among respondents (>80% for all provinces in Thailand). Traditional media and social media were important channels for communication during the pandemic. A total of 92% of respondents reported that they changed their social behaviour even before the implementation of government policy with 94% reporting they performed social distancing, 97% reported using personal protective equipment such as masks and 95% reported using sanitizer products. Conclusions: This study showed a high level of compliance from individuals with government enforced or voluntarily controls such as quarantine, isolation and social distancing in Thailand. The findings from this study can be used to inform future government measures to control the pandemic and to shape communication strategies.

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Venous thromboembolism in non-COVID-19 population during the pandemic: a nationwide multicenter retrospective survey

Qian¹,

Lyu

Zhu

et al. 2021

J Thromb Thrombolysis

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Impact of pandemic on the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in non-COVID-19 patients is undetermined. Thus, a nationwide multicenter retrospective survey was conducted to evaluate the disease burden in non-COVID-19 population. This multi-center survey involved 94 hospitals from 24 provinces in the mainland of China, and collected data on non-COVID-19 patients admitted to the radiology departments due to VTE between January 24 and April 16, 2020. Baseline characteristics, VTE risk factors, clinical manifestations and the treatments were compared with those in the same period of 2019. 3,358 patients with VTE from 74 hospitals were included in this study (1,458 in 2020, 1,900 in 2019). Most aged ≥ 50 years (80.6% in the pandemic, 81.2% in 2019). The number of patients aged 30-39 years increased from 3.9% in 2019 period to 5.8% in the pandemic (p = 0.009). Among the VTE risk factors, the rate of decreased activity increased significantly in the pandemic, and was much higher than that in 2019 (30.7% vs 22.6%, p < 0.0001). Under the risk of decreased activity, patients with comorbidities chronic diseases, especially diabetes, showed significantly a higher incidence of VTE (30.4% vs 22.0%, p < 0.0001). In the pandemic period, fewer patients were treated with anticoagulation alone (33.5% vs 36.7%, p = 0.05), and more underwent inferior vena cava filter (IVCF) implantation, compared with those in 2019 (66.5% vs 63.2%, p = 0.046). The pandemic increased the VTE risk of decreased activity among the non-COVID-19 population. Patients with comorbidities, especially diabetes, have a significant higher risk of VTE during the pandemic. Keywords Coronavirus disease 2019 • Venous thromboembolism • Non-COVID-19 population • Risk factors • Decreased activity Highlights• The pandemic affected the risk factors of venous thromboembolism (VTE).• Decreased activity is the leading VTE risk factor among the non-COVID-19 population. • Patients with comorbidities, especially diabetes, showed a significant higher risk of VTE.

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Social, ethical and behavioural aspects of COVID-19

Cited by 12 publications

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The impact of COVID-19 non-pharmaceutical interventions on the lived experiences of people living in Thailand, Malaysia, Italy and the United Kingdom: A cross-country qualitative study

The impact of COVID-19 non-pharmaceutical interventions on the lived experiences of people living in Thailand, Malaysia, Italy and the United Kingdom: A cross-country qualitative study

Perspectives on public health interventions in the management of the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand

Venous thromboembolism in non-COVID-19 population during the pandemic: a nationwide multicenter retrospective survey

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