The COVID-19 pandemic in Norway and Sweden - threats, trust, and impact on daily life: a comparative survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Norway and Sweden have similar populations and health care systems, but different reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic. Norway closed educational institutions, and banned sports and cultural activities; Sweden kept most institutions and training facilities open. We aimed to compare peoples' attitudes towards authorities and control measures, and perceived impact of the pandemic and implemented control measures on life in Norway and Sweden.

Methods

Anonymous web-based surveys for individuals age 15 or older distributed through Facebook using the snowball method, in Norway and Sweden from mid-March to mid-April, 2020. The survey contained questions about perceived threat of the pandemic, views on infection control measures, and impact on daily life. We performed descr

SUBMITTER: Helsingen LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7582026 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature