Social Isolation During COVID-19 Pandemic. Perceived Stress and Containment Measures Compliance Among Polish and Italian Residents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In this study, we analyze the association of social isolation in the first phase of the pandemic with perceived stress among residents of Poland and Italy with a look at how these populations adjust to and comply with implemented regulations, guidelines, and restrictions.

Materials and methods

Internet survey with Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and questions regarding mobility patterns, attitude, and propensity to adjust toward the implemented measures and current health condition was made among Polish and Italian residents (Cronbach's alpha 0.86 and 0.79, respectively). The sample size was 7,108 (6,169 completed questionnaires in Poland and 939 in Italy).

Results

The Polish group had a higher stress level than the Italian group (mean PSS-10 total score 22

SUBMITTER: Grabowski J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8194265 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature