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A Predictive Model of Pandemic Disaster Fear Caused by Coronavirus (COVID-19): Implications for Decision-Makers

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  • Vladimir M. Cvetković

    (Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vučića 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia
    Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia
    International Institute for Disaster Research, Dimitrija Tucović 121, 11056 Belgrade, Serbia)

  • Neda Nikolić

    (Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 32102 Cacak, Serbia)

  • Adem Ocal

    (Independent Researcher, Ankara 06500, Turkey)

  • Jovana Martinović

    (Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia
    International Institute for Disaster Research, Dimitrija Tucović 121, 11056 Belgrade, Serbia)

  • Aleksandar Dragašević

    (Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 32102 Cacak, Serbia)

Abstract

This paper presents quantitative research results regarding a predictive model of pandemic disaster fear caused by the coronavirus disease (COVİD-19). The aim of this paper was to establish the level and impact of certain demographic and socioeconomic characteristics on pandemic disaster fear caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19). The research was conducted using a questionnaire that was provided and then collected online for 1226 respondents during May 2021. A closed, five-point Likert scale was used to create the structured questionnaire. The first section of the questionnaire included research questions about the participants’ socioeconomic and demographic characteristics, while the second section included issue questions about fear caused by COVID-19. The results of multivariate regression analyses showed the most important predictor for fear of COVID-19 to be gender, followed by age and education level. Furthermore, the results of t -tests showed statistically significant differences between men and women in terms of different aspects of pandemic disaster fear caused by the coronavirus disease. Our results have several significant public health implications. Women who were more educated and knowledgeable, married, and older, reported a greater fear of the outbreak at various levels. Decision-makers can use these findings to identify better strategic opportunities for pandemic disaster risk management.

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  • Vladimir M. Cvetković & Neda Nikolić & Adem Ocal & Jovana Martinović & Aleksandar Dragašević, 2022. "A Predictive Model of Pandemic Disaster Fear Caused by Coronavirus (COVID-19): Implications for Decision-Makers," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(2), pages 1-27, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:2:p:652-:d:719432
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