Exploring the relationship between national governance indicators and speed of initial government response to COVID-19 in low- and middle-income countries.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to explore the relationship between national governance and country response to the COVID-19 pandemic in low- and middle-income countries, to support preparedness for the next pandemic. We conducted a statistical analysis of 116 countries, examining the relationship between speed of initial response and measures of national governance.

Study design

Observational study, with individual countries as the unit of analysis.

Methods

We used logistic regression to look for associations between quicker initial government response and four national governance indicators: Government Effectiveness, Political Stability and Absence of Violence/Terrorism, Voice and Accountability, and Corruption Perceptions Index.

Results

A quicker initial governm

SUBMITTER: Nagasivam A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9420690 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature