Public perceptions of psychiatric, justice-involved, and elderly populations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT: The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has had a significant global impact, with all countries facing the challenge of mitigating its spread. An unprecedented shortage of medical resources has raised concerns regarding allocation and prioritization of supplies, which may exacerbate social discrepancies for already vulnerable populations. As public opinion can impact healthcare policies, we aimed to characterize perceptions of psychiatric, forensic psychiatry, correctional, and elderly populations regarding COVID-19-related issues. This web-based study recruited participants (n = 583) from the general population in North America. The survey included perceptions of the pandemic, hypothetical scenarios on resource prioritization, and Likert scale questions. The majority of participants were

SUBMITTER: Gea LP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8689415 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature