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Mass Panic Disaster Management in COVID-19 Pandemic
Hamzah Shatri1, Edward Faisal, Rudi Putranto
11. Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia - Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia. 2. Department of Epidemiology, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia. hshatri@gmail.com.
Acta Medica Indonesiana
|August 12, 2020
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread anxiety and potential mass panic due to uncertain treatments. Effective mass panic management is crucial for reducing the incidence of Coronavirus disease.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Mental Health
Background:
- The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic emerged as an abrupt and unexpected global disaster.
- Uncertainty surrounding effective treatments for COVID-19 has led to significant anxiety among the population.
- This widespread anxiety has the potential to escalate into mass panic, posing a serious public health challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and address the critical issue of mass panic during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To explore the relationship between COVID-19 uncertainty, anxiety, and the potential for mass panic.
- To emphasize the importance of managing mass panic for public health outcomes.
Main Methods:
- This study is primarily a conceptual and observational analysis.
- It reviews the psychological impact of pandemics and disaster response.
- Focuses on the societal effects of widespread fear and anxiety.
Main Results:
- Mass panic is a significant and identifiable problem during health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The lack of clear treatment options exacerbates anxiety and fear.
- Effective management strategies for mass panic are essential.
Conclusions:
- Addressing and managing mass panic is a critical component of controlling the spread and impact of COVID-19.
- Proactive public health communication and support systems can mitigate anxiety and prevent panic.
- Successful mass panic management can contribute to a reduction in overall COVID-19 incidence.
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