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.
Highlights
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) was first discovered in Wuhan, China, the origins of the virus remain unknown
This study explored Taiwanese citizens in terms of their awareness, attitude, and behavior in relation to COVID-19 prevention, and their physical–mental health
Taiwan have favorable life and campus alertness related to epidemic prevention; those in Eastern
Summary
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) was first discovered in Wuhan, China, the origins of the virus remain unknown. After the first case was confirmed on 26 December 2019 in Wuhan, the virus rapidly spread, causing a global pandemic. The daily number of confirmed cases and deaths averaged 826 and 31.8, respectively, indicating the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has affected 183 countries with 1,457,989 confirmed cases and 86,730 deaths worldwide [3]. With a mortality rate of 5.95% [4], the virus can damage pulmonary alveoli, leading to respiratory failure and death in severe cases. COVID19, the global economy has been substantially affected [6,7]; the pandemic’s severity and the damage subsequently caused are difficult to estimate.
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