NCCID PROJECT

ONE INFECTION: FOUR CONTINENTS: EIGHT COUNTRIES

THE ROLE OF COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES AND MEDIA DISCOURSE IN SHAPING THE PSYCHOLOGICAL AND BEHAVIORAL RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK: AN INTERNATIONAL COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Phase-I of the international comparative study survey was conducted between May 29 to June 12, 2020. Eighty close-ended questions on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), major depression episode (MDE), stress management strategies (alcohol consumption, cannabis consumption, and physical activity), perceived threat, isolation/quarantine, financial losses, stigma, trust, sources of information and sense of coherence were included.

Behavioural response (or stress management strategies) of the adult population, almost three months after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic (declared on March 11, 2020 by the WHO); responses from Canada and all other countries

Psychological response (or mental health problems) of the adult population, almost three months since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic (declared on March 11, 2020 by the WHO); responses from Canada and all other countries

Frequency of psychological stressors, Canada in comparison to other participating countries

Frequency of protective factors, Canada in comparison to other participating

Production of this document has been made possible through a financial contribution of the Public Health Agency of Canada. The views expressed herein do not represent the Agency.