Perceptions of public on the COVID-19 outbreak in Singapore: a qualitative content analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Singapore is among the several countries affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. The outbreak has elicited panic and unease among Singapore's public. This study aimed to analyze the comments left on local media news outlets to find common concerns and discuss potential new measures that can be developed to reduce panic and support for Singapore's public during and beyond COVID-19.

Methods

A qualitative content analysis on the comments on relevant news articles from the Facebook pages of six online local news publications dated from 23 January 2020 to the 3 April 2020 was carried out.

Results

Five common themes were derived 1: fear and concern (35.42%), 2 panic buying and hoarding (21.21%), 3 reality and expectations about the situation (20.24%), 4 staying positi

SUBMITTER: Shorey S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7454786 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature