The behavioural challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic: indirect measurements and personalized attitude changing treatments (IMPACT)

Fischer, Ilan; Avrashi, Shacked; Oz, Tomer; Fadul, Rabab; Gutman, Koral; Rubenstein, Daniel I.; Króliczak, Grzegorz; Goerg, Sebastian J.; Glöckner, Andreas

doi:10.1098/rsos.201131

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“…Cognitive dissonance theory (Festinger, 1957 ) suggests that when individuals notice a discrepancy between their attitudes and behaviors, they are motivated to change one or the other to reduce dissonance or internal conflict. Applied to this situation, when individuals are forced to continue to work in unsafe conditions and potentially expose themselves to COVID-19, they may alter attitudes to perceive this as safer than it is to protect their self-image and reduce dissonance (Fischer et al, 2020 ).…”

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Sex Workers and Syndemics: A Population Vulnerable to HIV and COVID-19

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COVID-19 has disproportionately affected vulnerable populations across the U.S. Street-based sex workers are one vulnerable population whose health and impact of COVID-19 have been understudied to date. The goal of this study was to evaluate findings from a community needs assessment with street-based sex workers on impact of COVID-19 on health behaviors and social circumstances. A brief survey was developed at a community-based harm reduction and recovery services organization. Surveys were administered by peer specialists to street-based sex workers during street outreach in April and May 2020. A total of 46 surveys were analyzed. Many individuals reported continuing to do sex work and use substances during the COVID pandemic. Slightly more than a quarter of individuals ( n = 13; 28.3%) indicated using personal protective equipment while doing sex work and described challenges to using precautions when working with clients. Individuals had used marijuana ( n = 32, 71.1%), cocaine ( n = 17, 39.5%), prescription stimulants ( n = 9, 21.4%), methamphetamines ( n = 5, 11.9%), prescription opioids ( n = 12, 27.3%), street opioids ( n = 12, 27.3%), sedatives ( n = 11, 25.0%), hallucinogens ( n = 3, 6.8%), inhalants ( n = 3, 7.0%), or some other substance ( n = 4, 8.7%) in the past 30 days. About half (48.8%) reported that COVID-19 had a major impact on their lives. This study is among the first to characterize the impact of COVID-19 on street-based sex workers. From a public health standpoint, this group also represents a high-priority population given their vulnerability and close contact with others, which increases the potential for community spread.

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Sex Workers and Syndemics: A Population Vulnerable to HIV and COVID-19

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“…As the world is going through the process of “Covidisation”, significant changes in medical, economic, social and behavioural health are expected [ 11 ]. “The Bandwagon Effect” and “The Health Belief Model” play an important role in determining the compliance to these changes even after the flattening of the curve [ 12 , 13 ].…”

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Development and validation of a questionnaire to assess socio-behavioural impact of COVID-19 on the general population

Kalanidhi

Ranjan

Sarkar³

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Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Revi

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Background and aim The aim of the study is to develop a valid and reliable tool to assess socio-behavioural changes. Methods This mixed method study has two phases. Phase I for questionnaire development (literature review, focus group discussion, expert evaluation and pilot testing). Phase II for establishing construct validity via factor analysis and internal consistency via Cronbach's ɑ by administering the questionnaire on 179 participants. Results A questionnaire comprising 33 questions and five domains was developed having Cronbach's α of 0·82. Discussion The developed questionnaire is a concise, easy to administer and valid tool to assess socio-behavioural changes.

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“…Which elements of cognition change depends on the strength of the commitment of each element. 7 The study conducted by Fischer, et al (2020) is in line with "An Action-Based Model of Cognitive Dissonance Processes" proposed by Eddie Harmon-Jones. A person's behavior is influenced by his cognition.…”

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“…This is aiming to reduce reduce the spread of the virus. A study by Fischer, et al (2020) shows that attitudes and risk perceptions about Covid-19 can influence health behaviors in general. To restore stability and eliminate dissonance, people seek to change attitudes or make their behavior appropriate.…”

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Cognitive Dissonance in Health-Seeking Behavior of People in Indonesia to Prevent Covid-19

Subagyo

Irwansyah

2021

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During the Covid-19 pandemic, many people experience cognitive dissonance, including in the process of seeking health. In the Covid-19 pandemic, people have to deal with various kinds of information, thoughts, and beliefs about Covid-19. Having a relevant but inconsistent cognition can create psychological discomfort or dissonance. The feeling of discomfort has made people try to seek health. Indonesian people’s health-seeking behavior is unique because of certain beliefs, information, perceptions, cultures, and unique environments in Indonesia. So, this study aims to analyze the cognitive dissonance process that occurs in Indonesian people's health-seeking behavior in the Covid-19 pandemic. This study is a literature study. We use secondary data of literary works, scientific journals, books, articles in the mass media, and statistical data as study objects. The results of this study indicate that the cognitive dissonance theory can be applied to answer the health-seeking behavior of Indonesian people in the Covid-19 pandemic. Many people in Indonesia choose traditional medicine to prevent Covid-19 because it is believed to be a natural treatment, has empirical evidence, and is easy to do independently. Many people in Indonesia choose traditional medicine because it is influenced by hereditary beliefs, culture, and also the variety of information they hold.

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The behavioural challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic: indirect measurements and personalized attitude changing treatments (IMPACT)

Cited by 28 publications

References 39 publications

Sex Workers and Syndemics: A Population Vulnerable to HIV and COVID-19

Sex Workers and Syndemics: A Population Vulnerable to HIV and COVID-19

Development and validation of a questionnaire to assess socio-behavioural impact of COVID-19 on the general population

Cognitive Dissonance in Health-Seeking Behavior of People in Indonesia to Prevent Covid-19

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