An analysis on the panic during COVID-19 pandemic through an online form

Abstract

Highlights The level of symptoms of Hypochondriasis, attitude on acquiring COVID-19, Avoidance, and reassurance seeking of the filipinos is moderate. There is a significant difference in the avoidance behavior between residents inside metro manila and outside metro manila. significant difference also shows on the symptoms of hypochondriasis between exposure to COVID-19. COVID-19 panic framework were also conceptualized with the following themes arranged from negative to positive behaviors: Indifference, Annihilation, Nihilism, Paranoia, Sadness, Fear, transmission of Virus, Shock, government Blaming, Anxiety, relating to past Pandemics, worry on Self/Family/Others, information Dissemination, Composure, Compliance, Protection, Cautiousness, Optimism, and health consciousness. The common theme of highestscorers on health anxiety inventory (HAI) were Fear, social distancing and health Consciousness. and information dissemination whereas the lowest scorers show disclosed indifference and Nihilism. On the other hand, both highest and lowest scorers have indistinguishable themes such as social distancing and information dissemination.

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