Emotional distress in the early stages of the COVID-19 related lockdowns depending on the severity of the pandemic and emergency measures: a comparative online-survey in Germany, Austria and Italy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The first wave of the COVID-19-pandemic hit different countries with varying degrees of severity, so that differences in the type and level of emergency measures were also necessary. It can be assumed that the psychological burden was higher in countries subjected to a more severe course of the pandemic (Italy) than in countries subjected to a less severe one (Germany, Austria).

Objective

To investigate and contrast the wellbeing of the population in Italy, Austria, and Germany in the early phase of the first lockdown.

Method

Online survey on N = 4289 individuals. The questionnaire comprised a self-administered section, exploring the dimensions: perceived severity of COVID-19, perceived risk of disease, concerns related to COVID-19, emergency measure accept

SUBMITTER: Eichenberg C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8518266 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature