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Differences in Household Preparedness and Adaptation for COVID-19
1Department of Emergency Health Services, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD.
Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
|December 7, 2022
Summary
COVID-19 preparedness varied among New York City residents. Factors like social support influenced securing provisions, while essential worker status and mental health impacted planning and practice.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Health Psychology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated widespread public health adaptations.
- Understanding population-level preparedness is crucial for effective crisis response.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify differences in COVID-19 preparedness and adaptations among New York City residents.
- To identify demographic and psychosocial factors associated with preparedness behaviors.
Main Methods:
- A web survey was administered to a proportional quota sample (n=1020) of New York City residents.
- Sample quotas for age, sex, race, and income mirrored the 2018 NYC population demographics.
Main Results:
- Low self-efficacy, social support, and community sense increased odds of securing provisions.
- Essential worker status, poor mental health, and having children reduced preparedness practices.
- Essential workers and those with serious mental illness were less likely to engage in preparedness planning.
Conclusions:
- Preparedness for COVID-19 varied significantly based on household characteristics.
- Findings highlight the need for targeted public health education and outreach.
- Interventions should consider social support and mental health in preparedness strategies.
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