Sleep Disturbance and Its Association With Purchasing Behavior of COVID-19 Medicine Among the Public After the Adjustment of Zero-COVID Policy in China: Results From a Web-Based Survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In December 2022, in light of the weakened pathogenicity of the new variants and other scientific considerations, China optimized its zero-COVID policy. As the situation evolved, the virus spread more widely across the country.

Objective

This study aims to explore the public's sleep status and its association with purchasing behavior of COVID-19 medicine after the adjustment of zero-COVID policy in China.

Methods

A cross-sectional, internet-based survey among residents aged 18-69 years was conducted in Zhejiang province, China, from December 16 to 30, 2022, to collect data on sociodemographic characteristics, COVID-19 drug purchasing behavior, sleep disturbance levels, etc. Chi-square tests, univariate analyses, and multivariate analyses were used to explor

SUBMITTER: Huang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12774404 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature