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Coronavirus Pandemic: Research at the HCHE

In terms of health economics, there are many questions in the current crisis for example concerning as to how the population deals with the threat of the coronavirus and to what extent it follows and adheres to political decisions such as the contact ban and social distancing.

Therefore, we are currently investigating the following subject areas as part of a large-scale study in 7 countries:

First survey results: European population is behind the political decisions to contain Covid-19

The decisions and recommendations made so far by politicians and organisations such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) are supported by the majority of citizens in the seven European countries surveyed. People are mainly concerned about overburdening the health system and the economic outlook, especially for small businesses. A ban on the export of medical equipment is also overwhelmingly supported. When it comes to the use of tracking apps, Germany is much more reluctant than other countries.

Find first results here:

Countering COVID-19: A European survey on acceptability and commitment to preventive measures
Impfbereitschaft
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COVID-19: Acceptance of a vaccine?

How will an expected vaccination against the new coronavirus differ from the usual vaccination practice in different European countries? How much would citizens be willing to pay for a vaccine? Questions about a possible willingness to pay and the general willingness to vaccinate help to find out what value the population attaches to such a vaccine in a social context. It should also be checked whether willingness to pay for a vaccine or waiting for one depends on objective (health status and age) and subjective risk factors.

Infodemie
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Effectiveness of the health communication

Myths and misconceptions about COVID-19 not only create panic around the world, they also pose a threat to human life and public health in general. Misinformation can counter health authorities' efforts to contain the outbreak. Therefore, the role of health authorities in delivering the right message to the public is crucial. We are investigating the effectiveness of the communication strategies of international and national health authorities and want to find out which messages are best suited for prevention and corrective information.

Study design

The survey is carried out as a cooperation project between the Universities of Nova School of Business and Economics (Portugal), Bocconi University (Italy), Erasmus University Rotterdam (Netherlands) and the Hamburg Center for Health Economics, University of Hamburg.

Survey design: Questionnaire with 7.000 participants in 7 countries
Survey period: from March 30th (1. Wave) until May (3. Wave)

First survey results are expected around April 17th.

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Additional information about COVID-19 projects