Spatial variations in COVID-19 risk perception and coping mechanism in Pakistan
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چکیده
The outbreak of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, which instigated governments to impose lockdowns across their countries. Amidst lockdown in Pakistan, this study comprised measures COVID-19 risk perception, coping mechanism, and spatial variations. data from 40 selected indicators collected using an online questionnaire grouped into domains (4 perception 3 mechanisms domains). results revealed variations levels within area. Relative each other, overall highest Northern Areas (Gilgit-Baltistan Azad Jammu Kashmir) Islamabad, lowest Balochistan province. Very little variation observed terms mechanisms. Age, gender, marital status influenced associated with COVID-19. findings suggest implying need for localized modified communication reduction strategies.
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عنوان ژورنال: Spatial Information Research
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2366-3294', '2366-3286']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s41324-022-00498-7