How to Defend COVID-19 in Taiwan? Talk about People’s Disease Awareness, Attitudes, Behaviors and the Impact of Physical and Mental Health

Chin-Hsien Hsu, Hsiao-Hsien Lin, Chun-Chih Wang and Shangwun Jhang
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Chin-Hsien Hsu: Department of Recreation and Sports Management, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taichung 41170, Taiwan
Hsiao-Hsien Lin: Department of Recreation and Sports Management, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taichung 41170, Taiwan
Chun-Chih Wang: Department of Recreation and Holistic Wellness, Mingdao University, No. 369, Wen-Hua Rd., Peetow, Changhua 52345, Taiwan
Shangwun Jhang: Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua 50006, Taiwan

IJERPH, 2020, vol. 17, issue 13, 1-23

Abstract: This study explored awareness, attitudes, and behavior in relation to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevention among Taiwanese citizens and their physical and mental health statuses. Through collection of 2132 questionnaire responses in field research, the present researchers analyzed the data using descriptive statistics and various approaches. In conclusion, the public’s high level of willingness to share information, sufficient knowledge of and consensus on epidemic prevention between individuals and families, strict compliance with relevant regulations, effective preventive measures, and adequate public facilities have contributed to control of COVID-19. However, vigilance and awareness of the pandemic in some individuals, epidemic-prevention campaigns, and community-based preventive measures were insufficient. Some citizens subsequently suffered from headaches, anxiety, and mood instability. Furthermore, demographic variables (place of residence, sex, age, and occupation) and physical and mental health status produced various effects on citizens’ awareness, attitude, and behavior regarding epidemic prevention as well as the perceived effect of COVID-19 on physical and mental health.

Keywords: Coronavirus Disease 2019; prevention measures; Taiwan (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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