ATTITUDES OF MONTENEGRIN CITIZENS TOWARDS CORONAVIRUS 28 May 2020 This public opinion poll in Montenegro was conducted by IPSOS with the support of UNICEF Montenegro
ATTITUDES OF MONTENEGRIN CITIZENS TOWARDS CORONAVIRUS28 May 2020
This public opinion poll in Montenegro was conducted by IPSOS with the support of UNICEF Montenegro
METHODOLOGY
Implementation period: Data collection lasted from 26 May to 28 May 2020
Sample framework: Population of Montenegro, 18+
Sample size: 819 respondents
Sample type:Single-stage representative stratified sample
Respondents in the household
Survey type: Telephone survey with a questionnaire with an average duration of 10 minutes
Research location: 23 municipalites in Montenegro, urban, suburban, and rural settlements
Substratification: By sex, age
Error:
±1.57% for occurences whose incidence is 5%
±3.12% for occurences whose incidence is 25%
±3.61% for occurences whose incidence is 50% (marginal error)
SAMPLE
Education Region Type of settlementSex Age
Base: Total target population, N=819
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2327 26
24 23
58
20
28
47
25
65
35
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N = 819 ∑ = 100%
RESULTS
DO THEY HAVE A CHRONIC DISEASE?
All data expressed as %
Do you have a chronic disease such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer or a respiratory illness such as asthma or obstructive pulmonary disease?
Base: Total target population, N=819
27
72
1Yes
No
Does not know /
Refused to answer
Over one-quarter of the surveyed citizens of Montenegro state that they have a chronic disease.
In general, the vast majority of Montenegrin citizens are informed about the coronavirus, while
almost three-fifths of citizens claim that they are very well informed.
CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION
All data expressed as %
In your opinion, how informed are you about the coronavirus?
Base: Total target population, N=819
59
37
96
4
2
2
1
I am very well informed
I am somewhat informed
I AM INFORMED
I AM NOT INFORMED
I am not very informed
I am not informed at all
Does not know / Refused…
Over one-half of the surveyed citizens express concern that they and people close to them could
contract coronavirus. On the other hand, more than two-fifths of citizens are not concerned,
while one-fifth of them are not worried at all.
CONCERN THAT RESPONDENTS AND THEIR LOVED ONES COULD CONTRACT CORONAVIRUS
All data expressed as %
How worried are you that you and your loved ones could contract coronavirus?
Base: Total target population, N=819
18
37
56
44
22
22
0
I am very concerned
I am a little concerned
I AM CONCERNED
I AM NOT CONCERNED
I am not very concerned
I am not concerned at all
Does not know / Refused…
A quarter of the citizens who have a chronic disease pointed out that they were very worried that
they or their loved ones could be infected with coronavirus. Compared to the total number of
citizens, a very high level of concern is significantly more prevalent among citizens with chronic
diseases (specifically, 18% compared to 26%).
CONCERN – CITIZENS WITH CHRONIC DISEASES
All data expressed as %
How worried are you that you and your loved ones could contract coronavirus?
Base: Total target population, N=819, Citizens with chronic diseases, N=224
26
35
61
39
22
17
0
I am very concerned
I am a little concerned
I AM CONCERNED
I AM NOT CONCERNED
I am not very concerned
I am not concerned at all
Does not know / Refused to
answer
Citizens with chronic disease
Statistically more significant compared to the total target population
Statistically less significant compared to the total target population
Total target population
18
37
56
44
22
22
0
I am very concerned
I am a little concerned
I AM CONCERNED
I AM NOT CONCERNED
I am not very concerned
I am not concerned at all
Does not know / Refused to
answer
THE CORONAVIRUS THREAT LEVEL FOR...
All data expressed as %
In your opinion, what is the level of threat coronavirus poses to:
Base: Total target population, N=819
Overall, over three-fifths of citizens believe that coronavirus does not pose a threat to either
them personally, to the place where they live, or to their family, while one-half of the citizens
perceive that it does not represent a threat to Montenegro. However, over two-fifths of them
point out that the coronavirus poses a threat to the world.
6
7
5
10
17
10
10
13
14
28
16
17
18
24
45
13
14
15
20
11
56
52
47
31
13
69
66
62
50
24
You personally
Your family
The place where you live
Montenegro
The world
4 5 – Very high threat HIGH THREAT (4 + 5) 2 1 – Very low threat LOW THREAT (1 + 2)
THE CORONAVIRUS THREAT LEVEL FOR... – ATTITUDES OF CITIZENS WITH CHRONIC DISEASES
All data expressed as %
In your opinion, what is the level of threat coronavirus poses to:
Base: Total target population, N=819, Citizens with chronic diseases, N=224
Citizens with chronic diseases are significantly more likely to assess coronavirus as a high
threat to them personally (23% compared to 16% in the general population).
Statistically more significant compared to the total target population
Statistically less significant compared to the total target population
45
24
18 17 16
49
2623
18
23
The world Montenegro Your family The place where you live You personally
Total target population Citizens with chronic diseases
SUPPORT FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE MEASURES #DistanceHandsMask
All data expressed as %
To what extent do you support the application of the following measures?
Base: Total target population, N=819
2
5
7
1
7
21
3
12
28
9
29
23
88
57
49
97
87
72
Frequent handwashing and disinfection
Physical distancing measures
Wearing face masks indoors
2 – I do not support to some extent 1 – I do not support it at all I DO NOT SUPPORT IT (1+2)
3 – I support it to some extent 4 – I fully support it I SUPPORT IT (3+4)
Almost all citizens support frequent handwashing and disinfection as a prevention measure
against coronavirus. In addition, the majority of citizens support the application of measures
related to maintaining physical distance and wearing facemasks indoors.
SUPPORT FOR ADHERENCE TO MEASURES #DistanceHandsMask
More frequent handwashing
and disinfection
Physical distancing
measures
Wearing face masks indoors
67%
68%
71%
86%
The biggest support has been recorded for adherence to two of the measures related to more frequent
handwashing and disinfection and physical distancing – supported by over four-fifths of citizens. In
addition to this, seven out of 10 citizens support measures related to maintaining hand hygiene and
wearing face masks indoors, while over two-thirds of citizens support maintaining physical distance and
wearing face masks indoors. Adherence to all three measures is supported by two-thirds of Montenegrin
citizens.
RELATION BETWEEN SUPPORT FOR THE MEASURE OF WEARING FACE MASKS INDOOR AND ADHERENCE TO PREVENTIVE MEASURES #DistanceHandsMask
Eight out of 10 citizens of Montenegro who support the measure of wearing face masks indoors,
apply the measure of wearing face masks themselves, as well as the measure that involves
keeping a distance of 1 to 3 metres while talking to others. In addition to this, close to three-
quarters of citizens are adhering to the measure of more frequent handwashing.
More frequent handwashing
Keeping a distance of 1–3 metres
while talking to others
Wearing face masks indoors
of citizens support the
application of the measure
of wearing face masks
indoors
To what extent do you support the application of the following measures:
Could you tell me which of the following measures you have personally applied to protect yourself against coronavirus? Please, answer with 'Yes' or 'No'.
Base: Those who support wearing face masks indoors, N = 585 (72% of the total target population)
73%
80%
80%
72%
Among the citizens who support the application of measure
related to wearing face masks indoors, the following also applies:
97
90
88
83
81
80
80
76
61
50
46
45
2
9
12
16
19
19
20
23
38
49
53
55
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
More frequent handwashing
Avoiding touching eyes, mouth and nose with unwashed hands
Washing your hands for at least 20 seconds
Avoiding home visits
Wearing a face mask
More frequent use of disinfectants
Avoiding handshakes
Keeping a distance of 1–3 metres while talking to others
Avoiding going to shops, pharmacies, or any of the places visited by many people
Self-isolation
Wearing gloves
Avoiding physical contact with loved ones
Yes No Refused to answer
ADHERENCE TO PREVENTIVE MEASURES AGAINST CORONAVIRUS
All data expressed as %
Could you please tell me which of the following measures you personally apply to protect yourself against coronavirus. Please, answer with ‘Yes’ or ‘No’
Base: Total target population, N=819
Overall, most citizens are adhering to various measures to protect themselves from coronavirus,
primarily measures related to maintaining hygiene of the hands and face, avoiding home visits,
wearing face masks, more frequent use of disinfectants, and avoiding handshakes. On the other
hand, nearly one-half of citizens state that they do not wear gloves and that they are not
avoiding physical contact with their loved ones.
9790 88 83 81 80 80 76
6150 46 45
9791 87 89
81 81 85 8171
5852 55
More frequenthandwashing
Avoidingtouching eyes,
mouth andnose withunwashed
hands
Washing yourhands for at
least 20seconds
Avoiding homevisits
Wearing a facemask
More frequentuse of
disinfectants
Avoidinghandshakes
Keeping a distance of 1–3
metres while talking to
others
Avoidinggoing toshops,
pharmacies, orany of the
places visitedby manypeople
Self-isolation Wearinggloves
Avoidingphysical
contact withloved ones
Total target population Citizens with chronic diseases
ADHERENCE TO PREVENTIVE MEASURES AGAINST CORONAVIRUS – CITIZENS WITH CHRONIC DISEASES
All data expressed as %
Could you please tell me which of the following measures you personally apply to protect yourself against coronavirus.
Please answer with ‘Yes’ or ‘No’
Base: Total target population, N=819, Citizens with chronic diseases, N=224
Citizens with chronic diseases more often avoid going to shops, pharmacies and places visited
by many people and avoid physical contact with loved ones to protect themselves against
coronavirus.
Statistically more significant compared to the total target population
Statistically less significant compared to the total target population
PERSONAL ADHERENCE TO PREVENTATIVE MEASURES#DistanceHandsMask
More frequent handwashingKeeping a distance of 1-3 metres
while talking to othersWearing a face mask
66%
76%
80%
76%
Most citizens are adhering to only two of the measures – more frequent handwashing and wearing of
masks (80%), which indicates that keeping a distance of 1–3m from one’s interlocutor is a measure that is
the greatest challenge for citizens out of the three measures recommended during recent weeks. Almost
one-quarter of citizens say that they are not keeping their distance when talking to others. All three
recommended measures are being adhered to by one-third of citizens.
57
54
37
17
10
10
9
2
13
20
2
11
4
4
7
3
26
23
4
48
22
30
45
28
3
3
57
23
63
56
39
66
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
Fresh fruit
Vegetables
Tobacco products
Sweets such as candies and chocolates
Alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, fruit…
Carbonated drinks
Salty snacks such as potato chips,…
Food such as hamburgers, pizza, French…
On a daily basis 4 to 6 times a week 1 to 3 times a week Never I do not know
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, over half of Montenegrin citizens and members of
their households have eaten fresh fruit and vegetables every day, while over one-third of adult
citizens have consumed tobacco products. At the same time, about two-thirds of citizens report
that they have not consumed fast food, such as hamburgers, pizza and French fries or have had
alcoholic beverages.
THE FREQUENCY OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
All data expressed as %
Counting from the day the measures related to the coronavirus pandemic came into force, how often have YOU AND MEMBERS OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD eaten or drunk the following food or beverages
during one week?
Base: Total target population, N=819
THE FREQUENCY OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC – CITIZENS WITH CHRONIC DISEASES
All data expressed as %
Counting from the day the measures related to the coronavirus pandemic came into force, how often have
YOU AND MEMBERS OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD eaten or drunk the following food or beverages during one week?
Base: Total target population, N=819, Citizens with chronic diseases, N=224
Compared to the total number of citizens, citizens with chronic diseases are significantly more
likely to report that they and their household members have not drunk carbonated drinks or
eaten salty snacks and sweets since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.
10
5
9
2
17
9
4
1
7
7
11
6
30
26
45
39
48
49
56
68
39
51
23
36
1
1
1
1
1
1
Total target population
Citizens with chronic diseases
Total target population
Citizens with chronic diseases
Total target population
Citizens with chronic diseases
On a daily basis 4 to 6 times a week 1 to 3 times a week Never I do not know
Statistically more significant compared to the total target population
Statistically less significant compared to the total target population
Carbonated drinks
Salty snacks such as
potato chips, popcorn
Sweets such as candies
and chocolate
37
10
10
2
4
4
4
22
30
57
63
56
0
1
1
Tobacco products
Alcoholic beverages (wine, beer,
fruit brandy...)
Carbonated drinks
On a daily basis 4 to 6 times a week 1 to 3 times a week Never I do not know
31
5
10
3
5
4
3
10
25
63
79
59 2
Citizens who reported that they had experienced fear since the pandemic was declared
significantly more often stated that they had not once drunk alcohol during this period. On the
other hand, almost one-third of these citizens consumed tobacco products every day, while one-
quarter of them drank carbonated drinks one to three times a week.
THE FREQUENCY OF CONSUMPTION OF BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS BY CITIZENS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED FEAR SINCE THE PANDEMIC WAS DECLARED
All data expressed as %
Counting from the moment the coronavirus pandemic measures came into force, how often, during one week, YOU AND MEMBERS OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD consumed the following food or drink?
Basis: Total target population, N = 819,
Those who have experienced fear since the pandemic was declared, N = 133 (16% of the total target population)
Total target populationCitizens who have experienced FEAR since
the pandemic was declared
Statistically more significant compared to the total target population
Statistically less significant compared to the total target population
40
10
11
3
4
0
2
15
22
55
69
66
2
1
37
10
10
2
4
4
4
22
30
57
63
56
0
1
1
Tobacco products
Alcoholic beverages (wine, beer,
fruit brandy...)
Carbonated drinks
On a daily basis 4 to 6 times a week 1 to 3 times a week Never I do not know
The frequency of consuming beverages and tobacco products during a pandemic appears to be
similar among citizens of Montenegro and citizens who have felt lonely since the pandemic
began. Four out of 10 citizens who experienced the feeling of loneliness consumed tobacco
products every day, while more than one-fifth of them drank carbonated drinks one to three
times a week.
THE FREQUENCY OF CONSUMPTION OF BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS BY CITIZENS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED LONELINESS SINCE THE PANDEMIC WAS DECLARED
All data expressed as %
Counting from the moment the coronavirus pandemic measures came into force, how often, during one week, YOU AND MEMBERS OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD consumed the following food or drink?
Basis: Total target population, N = 819,
Those who have experienced loneliness since the pandemic was declared, N = 133 (16% of the total target population)
Total target populationCitizens who have experienced LONELINESS
since the pandemic was declared
37
10
10
2
4
4
4
22
30
57
63
56
0
1
1
Tobacco products
Alcoholic beverages (wine, beer,
fruit brandy...)
Carbonated drinks
On a daily basis 4 to 6 times a week 1 to 3 times a week Never I do not know
When citizens who have experienced anger since the beginning of the pandemic are taken into
account, over one-third of them consumed tobacco products every day, while over one-quarter
of them drank carbonated drinks one to three times a week.
THE FREQUENCY OF CONSUMPTION OF BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS AMONG CITIZENS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ANGER SINCE THE PANDEMIC WAS DECLARED
All data expressed as %
Counting from the moment the coronavirus pandemic measures came into force, how often, during one week, YOU AND MEMBERS OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD consumed the following food or drink?
Basis: Total target population, N = 819,
Those who have experienced anger since the pandemic was declared, N = 151 (18% of the total target population)
Total target populationCitizens who have experienced ANGER
since the pandemic was declared
37
13
12
3
5
3
5
16
27
55
64
56
1
2
37
10
10
2
4
4
4
22
30
57
63
56
0
1
1
Duvanski proizvodi
Alkoholna pića (vino, pivo, rakija...)
Gazirana pića
On a daily basis 4 to 6 times a week 1 to 3 times a week Never I do not know
Over two-fifths (44%) of adult citizens who have felt bored since the pandemic was declared
report that they have consumed tobacco products on a daily basis, which is significantly more
often than all citizens of Montenegro. Three out of 10 such citizens reported that they drank
carbonated drinks, while one-fifth reported consuming of alcoholic beverages one to three times
during one week.
THE FREQUENCY OF CONSUMPTION OF BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS AMONG CITIZENS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED BOREDOM SINCE THE PANDEMIC WAS DECLARED
All data expressed as %
Counting from the moment the coronavirus pandemic measures came into force, how often, during one week, YOU AND MEMBERS OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD consumed the following food or drink?
Basis: Total target population, N = 819,
Those who have experienced boredom since the pandemic was declared, N = 235 (29% of the total target population)
Total target populationCitizens who have experienced BOREDOM since
the pandemic was declared
44
8
11
2
5
4
4
20
30
50
66
54
0
1
Statistically more significant compared to the total target population
Statistically less significant compared to the total target population
37
10
10
2
4
4
4
22
30
57
63
56
0
1
1
Tobacco products
Alcoholic beverages (wine, beer,
fruit brandy...)
Carbonated drinks
On a daily basis 4 to 6 times a week 1 to 3 times a week Never I do not know
Over two-fifths of the citizens who felt sad during the pandemic stated that they had been
consuming tobacco products every day. One-third of them consumed carbonated drinks once to
three times a week, while they significantly more often stated that they had not even once
consumed alcoholic beverages.
THE FREQUENCY OF CONSUMPTION OF BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS BY CITIZENS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SADNESS SINCE THE PANDEMIC WAS DECLARED
All data expressed as %
Counting from the moment the coronavirus pandemic measures came into force, how often, during one week, YOU AND MEMBERS OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD consumed the following food or drink?
Basis: Total target population, N = 819,
Those who have experienced sadness since the pandemic was declared, N = 112 (14% of the total target population)
Total target populationCitizens who have experienced sadness
since the pandemic was declared
42
5
11
0
4
1
6
10
33
52
80
52
1
3
Statistically more significant compared to the total target populationStatistically less significant compared to the total target population
46
43
24
12
15
34
62
71
38
21
14
17
1
2
1
1
To take regular walks
To arrange a meeting with friends and family or to pay a visit
to their home
To start a diet / to reduce the intake of food
To ride a bike
Yes No I have already started I do not know
Nearly half of citizens plan to start regular walks in the next week, over two-fifths plan to start
seeing family and friends, while one-quarter intend to start a diet or reduce their food intake.
However, almost two-fifths of the citizens have already started regular walks, while every fifth
citizen has started seeing friends and family or visiting them.
PLANNING TO START THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS IN THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS...
All data expressed as %
Now please tell us, do you plan to start any of the following actions over in the next seven days?
Base: Total target population, N=819
PLANNING TO START THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS IN THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS... – CITIZENS WITH CHRONIC DISEASES
All data expressed as %
Now please tell us, do you plan to start any of the following actions over the next seven days?
Base: Total target population, N=819, Citizens with chronic diseases, N=224
On the other hand, Montenegrin citizens with chronic diseases are significantly more likely to
say that they do not intend to start riding a bicycle in the next seven days, to start seeing friends
and family, or to start regular walks (21% compared to 15% in the general population).
46
43
24
12
15
34
62
71
38
21
14
17
1
2
1
1
To take regular walks
To arrange a meeting with friends
and family or to pay a visit to their
home
To start a diet / to reduce the intake
of food
To ride a bike
Yes No I have already started I do not know
41
36
23
6
21
45
58
84
37
18
18
11
1
1
1
0
To take regular walks
To arrange a meeting with friends
and family or to pay a visit to their
home
To start a diet / to reduce the intake
of food
To ride a bike
Yes No I have already started I do not know
Statistically more significant compared to the total target population
Statistically less significant compared to the total target population
Total target population Citizens with chronic diseases
SUPPORT FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE FOLLOWING MEASURES...
All data
expressed as
%
To what extent do you support the application of the following measures?
Base: Total target population, N=819
8
7
13
8
22
48
16
29
32
25
16
49
43
21
81
69
37
Montenegro should open its borders
If possible, I would travel as a tourist to destinations in the
country during the summer
If possible, I would travel as a tourist to destinations abroad
during the summer
2 – I mostly disagree 1 – I do not agree at all I DO NOT AGREE (1 + 2)
3 – I mostly agree 4 – I completely agree I AGREE (3 + 4)
Eight out of 10 citizens believe that Montenegro should open its borders. Furthermore, seven
out of 10 citizens would travel during the summer to destinations in their country if possible. On
the other hand, three-fifths of citizens do not intend to travel abroad as tourists during the
summer, even if it becomes possible.
60
SUPPORT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FOLLOWING MEASURES – CITIZENS WITH CHRONIC DISEASES
All data expressed as %
To what extent do you support the application of the following measures?
Base: Total target population, N=819, Citizens with chronic diseases, N=224
8
7
13
8
22
48
16
29
32
25
16
49
43
21
81
69
37
Montenegro should open its borders
If possible, I would travel as a tourist to
destinations in the country during the
summer
If possible, I would travel as a tourist to
destinations abroad during the summer
2 – I mostly disagree 1 – I do not agree at all I DO NOT AGREE (1 + 2) 3 – I mostly agree 4 – I completely agree I AGREE (3 + 4)
Even if travelling becomes possible, citizens with chronic diseases state, to a greater extent, that
they do not intend to travel as tourists to destinations in Montenegro or foreign countries during
the summer.
60
9
7
10
9
29
57
18
36
31
26
11
49
36
20
80
62
31
Statistically more significant compared to the total target population
Statistically less significant compared to the total target population
Total target population Citizens with chronic diseases
67
Over two-fifths of Montenegrin citizens state that since the beginning of the pandemic, they have
very often felt calm and happy, and one-third of citizens felt content. At the same time, citizens
have rarely experienced feelings of loneliness, sadness, fear and anger. On the other hand,
boredom has occurred in almost one-third of citizens.
EMOTIONS/EMOTIONAL STATES EXPERIENCED SINCE THE DECLARATION OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
All data expressed as %
How often have you been experiencing the following emotional states and feelings since the declaration of coronavirus pandemic? Please, rate it on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means they never
occur and 5 means that they occur very often.
Base: Total target population, N=819
6
6
10
14
16
12
17
20
7
5
9
34
43
59
45
48
13
11
19
48
19
19
20
10
8
7
7
6
45
44
33
19
10
10
10
8
64
63
53
29
19
16
16
14
Peace
Happiness
Contentment
Boredom
Anger
Loneliness
Fear
Sadness
2 1 – It never occurs IT DOES NOT OCCUR (1 + 2) 4 5 – It occurs very often IT OCCURS (4 + 5)
60
62
71
67
EMOTIONS/EMOTIONAL STATES EXPERIENCED SINCE THE DECLARATION OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC – CITIZENS WITH CHRONIC DISEASES
All data
expressed as
%
How often have you been experiencing the following emotional states and feelings since the declaration of coronavirus pandemic?
Please, rate it on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means they never occur and 5 means that they occur very often.
Base: Total target population, N=819, Citizens with chronic diseases, N=224
However, citizens with chronic diseases were significantly more likely to experience emotions
such as anger, loneliness, fear and sadness.
64 63
53
29
19 16 16 14
61 59
50
3127 26 26
22
Peace Happiness Contentment Boredom Anger Loneliness Fear Sadness
Total target population Citizens with chronic diseases
Statistically more significant compared to the total target population
Statistically less significant compared to the total target population
EMOTIONS/EMOTIONAL STATES NOT EXPERIENCED SINCE THE DECLARATION OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC – CITIZENS WITH CHRONIC DISEASES
All data
expressed as
%
How often have you been experiencing the following emotional states and feelings since the declaration of coronavirus pandemic?
Please, rate it on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means they never occur and 5 means that they occur very often.
Base: Total target population, N=819, Citizens with chronic diseases, N=224
At the same time, happiness is an emotion that was less often experienced by citizens with
chronic diseases since the pandemic was declared.
7167
62 60
48
1913 11
61
52 51 49 50
18 16 17
Loneliness Sadness Fear Anger Boredom Contentment Peace Happiness
Total target population Citizens with chronic diseases
Statistically more significant compared to the total target population
Statistically less significant compared to the total target population
More than one-third of citizens believe that the coronavirus will return this year, while half of
citizens think that it will not return this year.
WILL CORONAVIRUS RETURN THIS YEAR?
All data expressed as %
Do you think coronavirus will return this year?
Base: Total target population, N=819
36
53
11 Yes
No
I do not know
Nearly three-fifths of citizens are of the opinion that viruses similar to coronavirus viruses will
become a common occurrence in the next 10 years. On the other hand, three out of 10 citizens
have the opposite opinion.
WILL VIRUSES SIMILAR TO CORONAVIRUS BECOME A COMMON OCCURRENCE IN THE NEXT 10 YEARS...
All data expressed as %
In your opinion, will viruses similar to coronavirus viruses become a common occurrence in the next 10 years?
Base: Total target population, N=819
5830
12 Yes
No
I do not know
ATTITUDES TOWARDS VACCINES
All data
expressed as
%
We will now read several statements to you. Please tell us to what extent you agree with the following statements.
Base: Total target population, N=819
9
13
15
14
18
25
23
31
40
38
35
20
34
26
32
72
61
53
Vaccines are one of the best inventions of medicine and
thanks to them many infectious diseases have been
eradicated
A vaccine against coronavirus will be developed soon
Vaccines should be avoided because they can cause other
diseases and have side-effects
2 – I mostly disagree 1 – I do not agree at all I DO NOT AGREE (1 + 2)
3 – I mostly agree 4 – I completely agree I AGREE (3 + 4)
Seven out of 10 citizens believe that vaccines are one of the best inventions of medicine, thanks
to which many infectious diseases have been eradicated, while six out of 10 citizens think that a
vaccine against coronavirus will be developed soon. However, the view that vaccines can cause
other diseases and side-effects and should, therefore, be avoided is present in half of
Montenegrin citizens.
WOULD YOU VACCINATE YOURSELF AGAINST CORONAVIRUS IF THERE WERE A VACCINE...
All data expressed as %
We still do not have a vaccine against coronavirus, but the world's pharmaceutical companies are working on its development.
If a vaccine were made, would you get vaccinated against coronavirus?
Base: Total target population, N=819
If a coronavirus vaccine were to be developed, one-third of Montenegrin citizens would get
themselves vaccinated, while over half of them would not go to get vaccinated against
coronavirus.
34
55
11Yes
No
Does not know /
Refused to answer
34
55
11 Yes
No
Does not know /
Refused to answer
47
47
6
WOULD YOU VACCINATE YOURSELF AGAINST CORONAVIRUS IF THERE WERE A VACCINE – CITIZENS WITH CHRONIC DISEASES
All data
expressed as
%
We still do not have a vaccine against coronavirus, but the world's pharmaceutical companies are working on its development.
If a vaccine were made, would you get vaccinated against coronavirus?
Base: Total target population, N=819, Citizens with chronic diseases, N=224
Citizens with chronic diseases are divided over whether to get vaccinated against coronavirus if
a vaccine were developed. However, compared to the total population, they are significantly
more likely to be vaccinated (47% compared to 34% in the general population).
Statistically more significant compared to the total target population
Statistically less significant compared to the total target population
Total target population Citizens with chronic diseases
THIS SURVEY IN MONTENEGRO WAS CARRIED
OUT BY IPSOS WITH THE SUPPORT OF UNICEF
MONTENEGRO
37Efekat korona virusa na ponašanje ljudi, Ipsos 2020..
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