Who is responsible for social responsibility in a pandemic? Insights from a qualitative study in Singapore during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic
Journal of Health and Social Sciences
; 6(4):556-565, 2021.
Article
in English
| Scopus | ID: covidwho-1789780
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
The role of social responsibility has been used to underpin the implementation of rapidly changing non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) to slow COVID-19 community transmission.Methods:
To explore public awareness of COVID-19 and social responsibility in a pandemic, we conducted eight mobile app-based online focus group discussions (FGDs) with participants in Singapore between 28 March and 13 April 2020.Results:
Findings from our online FGDs indicate that social responsibility, especially during the early stages of COVID-19, was influenced by external factors such as appropriate legislation and allowances in existing societal culture, as well as action-based factors including mask wearing and safe distancing. Both were further mitigated by individual factors that mediated an individual’s capacity and capability to comply with rapidly changing legislation during a pandemic.Conclusion:
While similar NPIs have been imposed globally, considerable between-country differences remain in health outcomes and adherence rates, displaying the complex nature of social responsibility. Evol-ving the role of social responsibility should be accompanied by expanding social norms and less reliance on punitive approaches. Copyright © 2021 Jane Lim et al. Edizioni FS Publishers.
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Type of study:
Qualitative research
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Health and Social Sciences
Year:
2021
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Article
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