Coronavirus awareness research

Key findings

1. TV (89%), the internet (82%) and social media (74%) were the main sources of information; only 18% cited health authorities.
2. The virus was mostly described as “a deadly virus” (27%) and “a contagious disease that causes fever” (23%); awareness of its features was higher in the largest cities.
3. The outbreak was seen as a higher risk for the world than for Türkiye; risk perception was higher among people in large cities and among women.
4. Participants trusted the measures taken in Türkiye less than those of global health organisations.
5. Closing borders was the top expectation from the government (58%), followed by strict airport measures (17%).
6. Personal measures: hygiene (76%), healthy eating (55%), avoiding crowds (50%); only 14% were wearing masks.
7. 80% thought the outbreak would hit the world economy hardest; young people were more likely to say the media exaggerated its effects.

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