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Social, ethical and behavioural aspects of COVID-19 (SEBCOV)

Institution

Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit

Country

Thailand, Malaysia, UK, Italy

Localities

Online

Type of Study

Social research

Methodology

Survey and qualitative interviews

Key Focus of Study

Aims: 1. To understand the factors that impede and facilitate the compliance of quarantine, self-isolation, social distancing and travel restrictions at different phases of the epidemic; 2. To explore people’s understanding about quarantine, self-isolation, social distancing and travel restrictions; 3. To identify information sources and investigate any rumours/misinformation and to reverse and correct any rumours/misinformation about COVID-19

Key Stakeholders

Public health authorities, academics, general public

Sample size

35-40 interviews per country, 600-1000 surveys per country

Timeframe

April to Dec 2020

Funding Institution(s)

The study is supported by the Wellcome Trust through a Translation Partnership Award [210599] and a Wellcome Trust Strategic Award [096527]. The Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit is funded by the Wellcome Trust [106698/Z/14/Z]. This study was also supported by the Sonar-Global project which has received funding from the European Union Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Program [825671]. Funding from other donors are being sought

Date data expected

July 2020

Status

Awaiting ethics approval

More information contact

phaikyeong@tropmedres.ac