56% Pakistanis still not avoiding crowded areas, survey reveals
56% Pakistanis still not avoiding crowded areas, survey reveals
(Web Desk) - As part of Ipsos monitoring of COVID 19 awareness and implications in Pakistan since early February, some key findings pertaining to Economic, Social, Religious and Domestic implications of the Covid-19 outbreak have been made from more than 1000 adult Pakistanis representing all urban and rural areas of Pakistan.
In terms of awareness, attitudes and behaviours, public awareness of COVID-19 is now universal, showing a 24% increase since February. Washing hands and wearing masks are most adopted precautionary measures in Pakistanis to minimize risk of infection but a sizable majority (56%) still not avoiding crowded places.
70% Pakistanis claim that there is a partial lockdown in their residential areas and Sindh seems to have most effective lockdown while KPK reporting highest (8%) “NO lockdown”.
Social media isn’t considered as reliable when compared to conventional sources of information and about 80% Pakistanis feel that public confidence in Doctors, Nurses and Medical Staff has increased.
In terms of Economic situation and relief, it was found that 73% Pakistanis witnessed people suffering from lack of food in their neighborhoods while 51% Pakistanis fear losing jobs in the next 6 months.
Only 25% of people know someone who has received Rs 12,000 under Ehsaas Program. Merely 4% said they were approached by elected representatives during Covid-19 crisis and local bodies members seem twice as more active than MNAs/MPAs.
Moreover, 2 in 3 Pakistanis are self-sufficient in their food needs while 9% seeking some formal relief.
