COVID-19-Related Information Sources and the Relationship With Confidence in People Coping with COVID-19: Facebook Survey Study in Taiwan

Wang, Peng Wei; Lü, Wei; Ko, Nai Ying; Chen, Yi Lung; Li, Dian‐Jeng; Chang, Yu Ping; Yen, Cheng Fang

doi:10.2196/20021

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“…In comparison to one study in Taiwan, health care workers generally receive information about COVID-19 through formal lessons which resulted in greater selfcon dence. (Wang et al, 2020) Different hospitals in Qatar have initiated programs to prepare nurses for COVID-19; however, only 12 out of 377 (3%) of our respondents have completed hospital-based training programs. A probable reason for this is that those who are less exposed did not nd the urgency to attend such programs or that the training was con ned to nurses and midwives who are directly working with COVID-19 patients.…”

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Predicting the Willingness of Nurses to Work with COVID-19 Patients: The Impact of Knowledge and Attitude

Nashwan

Abujaber

Mohamed

et al. 2020

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Aim: This study aims to assess the impact of nurses’ knowledge and attitude toward Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) as a predictor for their willingness to work with patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in Qatar. Design: A cross-sectional study.Methods: A self-administered, 35-item online survey was circulated to the registered nurses and midwives working in Hamad Medical Corporation; the principle healthcare provider in Qatar. Results: A total of 580 attempts to complete the survey. Of them, 377 completed surveys with a response rate of 65%. Logistic regression was used to predict nurses’ willingness to work with patients with COVID-19. Two main factors were found to be significant predictors for nurses’ willingness; knowledge level and the expected remuneration that is associated with the level of exposure to risk. The findings of this study may help nursing leaders design educational programs and remuneration models that may help boost nurses’ willingness to work with high-risk patient groups, especially during crisis situations.

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confidence: 83%

Predicting the Willingness of Nurses to Work with COVID-19 Patients: The Impact of Knowledge and Attitude

Nashwan

Abujaber

Mohamed

et al. 2020

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“…We suggest that the public should limit the time they spend searching for COVID-19 information to fewer than 6 h per day. Our results suggest that giving priority to traditional national media with direct connections to trustworthy medical decision-makers is associated with greater self-confidence in coping with COVID-19 [49]. Second, people can prepare daily schedules in which they ensure variety in the schedule, work, leisure, exercise, and learning.…”

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Coping style, social support and psychological distress in the general Chinese population in the early stages of the COVID-19 epidemic

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BMC Psychiatry

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Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the psychological status of the general population in mainland China during the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and to explore the factors influencing psychological distress, in order to provide the basis for further psychological intervention programs. Methods: We administered three questionnaires on-line to a convenience sample of the general population from different regions of mainland China from February 1 to February 4, 2020. We used the Mandarin versions of the sixitem Kessler psychological distress scale (K6), the Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire (SCSQ), and the Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS). We also collected demographic data and other information related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Multivariate binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors influencing psychological distress. Results: Of 1607 respondents, 1588 returned valid questionnaires and were included in the analysis. Nearly one quarter (22.8%) had high levels of psychological distress (K6 score ≥ 13). Individuals with higher psychological distress were more likely to be unmarried, spend more than 6 h per day searching for information about COVID-19, more frequently adopt a passive coping style, and report less social support than those with lower psychological distress. Conclusions: The COVID-19 outbreak in China has a great impact on the mental health status of the general population. Active coping strategies and increased social support are significantly correlated with decreased psychological distress, and may serve as the basis for psychological interventions.

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“…Along with the actual nature and impact of COVID-19, the information available through different channels and the discussions through social media have played a significant role in influencing people’s mindsets. The COVID-19 pandemic is associated with sleep disturbance and suicidal thoughts [ 19 ], misinformation and distress [ 20 , 21 ], and greater self-confidence when receiving information from more sources but only for health care workers [ 22 ]. Thus, the culmination of information and social media influences can influence the fear and coping strategies related to the disease and subsequent adherence to the policy recommendations [ 23 ].…”

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Threat, Coping, and Social Distance Adherence During COVID-19: Cross-Continental Comparison Using an Online Cross-Sectional Survey

Al-Hasan¹,

Khuntia²,

Yim³

2020

J Med Internet Res

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Background Social distancing is an effective preventative policy for COVID-19 that is enforced by governments worldwide. However, significant variations are observed in adherence to social distancing across individuals and countries. Due to the lack of treatment, rapid spread, and prevalence of COVID-19, panic and fear associated with the disease causes great stress. Subsequent effects will be a variation around the coping and mitigation strategies for different individuals following different paths to manage the situation. Objective This study aims to explore how threat and coping appraisal processes work as mechanisms between information and citizens’ adherence to COVID-19–related recommendations (ie, how the information sources and social media influence threat and coping appraisal processes with COVID-19 and how the threat and coping appraisal processes influence adherence to policy guidelines). In addition, this study aims to explore how citizens in three different countries (the United States, Kuwait, and South Korea), randomly sampled, are effectively using the mechanisms. Methods Randomly sampled online survey data collected by a global firm in May 2020 from 162 citizens of the United States, 185 of Kuwait, and 71 of South Korea were analyzed, resulting in a total sample size of 418. A seemingly unrelated regression model, controlling for several counterfactuals, was used for analysis. The study’s focal estimated effects were compared across the three countries using the weighted distance between the parameter estimates. Results The seemingly unrelated regression model estimation results suggested that, overall, the intensity of information source use for the COVID-19 pandemic positively influenced the threat appraisal for the disease ( P <.001). Furthermore, the intensity of social media use for the COVID-19 pandemic positively influenced the coping appraisal for the disease ( P <.001). Higher COVID-19 threat appraisal had a positive effect on social distancing adherence ( P <.001). Higher COVID-19 coping appraisal had a positive effect on social distancing adherence ( P <.001). Higher intensity of COVID-19 knowledge positively influenced social distancing adherence ( P <.001). There were country-level variations. Broadly, we found that the United States had better results than South Korea and Kuwait in leveraging the information to threat and coping appraisal to the adherence process, indicating that individuals in countries like the United States and South Korea may be more pragmatic to appraise the situation before making any decisions. Conclusions This study’s findings suggest that the mediation of threat and coping strategies are essential, in varying effects, to shape the information and social media strategies for adherence outcomes. ...

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COVID-19-Related Information Sources and the Relationship With Confidence in People Coping with COVID-19: Facebook Survey Study in Taiwan

Cited by 119 publications

References 13 publications

Predicting the Willingness of Nurses to Work with COVID-19 Patients: The Impact of Knowledge and Attitude

Predicting the Willingness of Nurses to Work with COVID-19 Patients: The Impact of Knowledge and Attitude

Coping style, social support and psychological distress in the general Chinese population in the early stages of the COVID-19 epidemic

Threat, Coping, and Social Distance Adherence During COVID-19: Cross-Continental Comparison Using an Online Cross-Sectional Survey

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