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Fear, Risk Perception, and Engagement in Preventive Behaviors for COVID-19 during Nationwide Lockdown in Nepal
Ashok Khanal1,2, Sulochan Gc1,3, Suresh Panthee4,5
1Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal.
Vaccines
|January 21, 2023
Summary
During Nepal's COVID-19 lockdown, fear was linked to risk perception and preventive actions. Higher perceived risk, poor health, and being female significantly increased COVID-19 fear.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Mental Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread negative effects globally from early 2020 to late 2021.
- Countries implemented diverse preventive measures to mitigate pandemic risks.
- Understanding psychological responses like fear is crucial for public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess COVID-19-related fear, risk perception, and preventive behaviors during a nationwide lockdown in Nepal.
- To identify factors associated with increased fear of COVID-19.
- To inform targeted interventions for mental health resilience.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted in mid-2021 during Nepal's nationwide lockdown.
- 1484 individuals completed validated measures on fear of COVID-19, risk perception, and preventive behavior.
- Multiple linear regression analysis identified factors associated with COVID-19 fear.
Main Results:
- Significant associations were found between fear of COVID-19, perceived risk, and preventive behaviors.
- Age, risk perception, preventive behavior, and poor health status positively correlated with COVID-19 fear.
- Being female, unmarried status, higher risk perception, poor health, and female gender were significant predictors of increased fear.
Conclusions:
- Perceived risk and preventive behaviors significantly predicted fear of COVID-19, independent of socio-demographic variables.
- Targeted interventions are essential to address elevated fear and enhance community-level mental health support.
- Integrating mental health care is vital for building resilience against pandemics.
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