Perceived Risk and Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Crisis in India
Researchers
Debayan Prakashi, Asadul Islam, Liang Choon Wang, Chitwan Lalji
Abstract
COVID-19 has paralyzed the world over the last few months. With a total of 42,533 confirmed cases and 1,373 deaths as of the 4th of May 2020 (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, 2020) India is currently one of the largest countries under complete lockdown since the 24th of March. This has put many in a very vulnerable state. The adverse effects of such a countrywide lockdown, therefore extend beyond just income shocks and food insecurity as residents are under constant fear of contraction, which may also affect people’s mental health and overall wellbeing.
Project Outcomes of Interest
This proposed project will use detailed data collected from about 3,000 households from Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh over several rounds to address the following questions: (1) examine if awareness about coronavirus symptoms and methods via which COVID-19 gets transmitted to others can improve adherence to social distancing and identify the most effective nodes; (2) examine the short and medium-term effects of lockdown and social distancing; (3) examine who are the most vulnerable in terms of income and food insecurity, changing attitudes, stress and wellbeing, and perceived risk.
Partners
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Impact Goals
- Build resilience and protect the financial health of families and individuals
- Improve social-safety net responses
- Improve women’s health, safety, and economic empowerment
- Promote peace and safety, and improve humanitarian response
- Reduce COVID-19 transmission rates
Project Data Collection Mode
- IVR (Interactive voice response)
Results Status
No Results Yet