Psychological and financial impacts of COVID-19-related travel measures: An international cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The impact of COVID-19 international travel restrictions has to date, not been fully explored, and with the ongoing threat that new variants could potentially restrict movement further, it is important to consider the impacts that travel restrictions have on community members. This study aimed to evaluate the psychological and financial impact of COVID-19 travel restrictions on those separated from their partners or immediate families, as well as temporary visa holders who were unable to migrate.

Methods

Between 4 November 2021 to 1 December 2021, we executed a cross-sectional online survey targeting three specific groups; (1) those stranded from their partners; (2) those stranded from immediate families; and (3) temporary visa holders unable to migrate or cross i

SUBMITTER: McDermid P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9355190 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature