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    Economic and social impacts of COVID-19 and public health measures: Results from an anonymous online survey in Thailand, Malaysia, the UK, Italy and Slovenia
    (2021-07-20) Anne Osterrieder; Giulia Cuman; Wirichada Pan-Ngum; Phaik Kin Cheah; Phee Kheng Cheah; Pimnara Peerawaranun; Margherita Silan; Miha Orazem; Ksenija Perkovic; Urh Groselj; Mira Leonie Schneiders; Tassawan Poomchaichote; Naomi Waithira; Supa At Asarath; Bhensri Naemiratch; Supanat Ruangkajorn; Lenart Skof; Natinee Kulpijit; Constance R.S. MacKworth-Young; Darlene Ongkili; Rita Chanviriyavuth; Mavuto Mukaka; Phaik Yeong Cheah; Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University; Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman; University Children's Hospital, Ljubljana; London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine; Azienda Ospedale Università Padova; Univerza v Ljubljani Medicinska Fakulteta; Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia; Nuffield Department of Medicine; University of Oxford Medical Sciences Division; Onkološki Inštitut Ljubljana; Università degli Studi di Padova; Loh Guan Lye Specialists Centre; Science and Research Centre Koper
    Objectives To understand the impact of COVID-19 and public health measures on different social groups, we conducted a mixed-methods study in five countries (a € SEBCOV - social, ethical and behavioural aspects of COVID-19'). Here, we report the results of the online survey. Study design and statistical analysis Overall, 5058 respondents from Thailand, Malaysia, the UK, Italy and Slovenia completed the self-administered survey between May and June 2020. Poststratification weighting was applied, and associations between categorical variables assessed. Frequency counts and percentages were used to summarise categorical data. Associations between categorical variables were assessed using Pearson's χ 2 test. Data were analysed in Stata 15.0 Results Among the five countries, Thai respondents reported having been most, and Slovenian respondents least, affected economically. The following factors were associated with greater negative economic impacts: being 18-24 years or 65 years or older; lower education levels; larger households; having children under 18 in the household and and having flexible/no income. Regarding social impact, respondents expressed most concern about their social life, physical health, mental health and well-being. There were large differences between countries in terms of voluntary behavioural change, and in compliance and agreement with COVID-19 restrictions. Overall, self-reported compliance was higher among respondents who self-reported a high understanding of COVID-19. UK respondents felt able to cope the longest and Thai respondents the shortest with only going out for essential needs or work. Many respondents reported seeing news perceived to be fake, the proportion varying between countries, with education level and self-reported levels of understanding of COVID-19. Conclusions Our data showed that COVID-19 and public health measures have uneven economic and social impacts on people from different countries and social groups. Understanding the factors associated with these impacts can help to inform future public health interventions and mitigate their negative consequences. Trial registration number TCTR20200401002.
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    Social, ethical and behavioural aspects of COVID-19
    (2020-01-01) Phaik Yeong Cheah; Wirichada Pan-ngum; Tassawan Poomchaichote; Giulia Cuman; Phee Kheng Cheah; Naomi Waithira; Mavuto Mukaka; Bhensri Naemiratch; Natinee Kulpijit; Rita Chanviriyavuth; Supa at Asarath; Supanat Ruangkajorn; Margherita Silan; Silvia Stoppa; Gianpiero Della Zuanna; Darlene Ongkili; Phaik Kin Cheah; Anne Osterrieder; Mira Schneiders; Constance R.S. Mackworth-Young; Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman; London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine; Azienda Ospedaliera Di Padova; Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia; Mahidol University; Nuffield Department of Medicine; Università degli Studi di Padova; Luoghi di Prevenzione
    © 2020 Pan-ngum W et al. Introduction: Vaccines and drugs for the treatment and prevention of COVID-19 require robust evidence generated from clinical trials before they can be used. Decisions on how to apply non-pharmaceutical interventions such as quarantine, self-isolation, social distancing and travel restrictions should also be based on evidence. There are some experiential and mathematical modelling data for these interventions, but there is a lack of data on the social, ethical and behavioural aspects of these interventions in the literature. Therefore, our study aims to produce evidence to inform (non-pharmaceutical) interventions such as communications, quarantine, self-isolation, social distancing, travel restrictions and other public health measures for the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: The study will be conducted in the United Kingdom, Italy, Malaysia, Slovenia and Thailand. We propose to conduct 600-1000 quantitative surveys and 25-35 qualitative interviews per country. Data collection will follow the following four themes: (1) Quarantine and self-isolation (2) social distancing and travel restrictions (3) wellbeing and mental health (4) information, misinformation and rumours. In light of limitations of travel and holding in-person meetings, we will primarily use online/remote methods for collecting data. Study participants will be adults who have provided informed consent from different demographic, socio-economic and risk groups. Discussion: At the time of the inception of the study, United Kingdom, Italy, Malaysia, Slovenia and Thailand have initiated strict public health measures and varying degrees of 'lockdowns'; to curb the pandemic. These public health measures will change in the coming weeks and months depending on the number of cases of COVID-19 in the respective countries. The data generated from our study could inform these strategies in real time.