The experiences and concerns of South Africans about the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown
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During the last couple of weeks, we asked South Africans to give us an idea of how the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdown affected them. Participants indicated how concerned they are about several aspects of their lives given the current COVID-19 situation in South Africa. An objective measurement of stress symptoms was also implemented in order to understand the current stress experiences of our people.
1390 people participated since 8 April
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Outlook of the Future
Hope about the future
Participants were asked to rate how hopeful they feel about the future given our current situation
Concerns about the future
Participants were asked to rate how much more concerned they are about the future since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa.
Concerns of South Africans
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Stress Experiences
Experiences of Psychological Stress Symptoms
This section indicates the norm-based incidence of stress-related psychological symptoms respondents experienced since March 2020. These include symptoms such as frequent upsetting thoughts, constant feelings of uncertainty, mood swings, irritability, etc.
Individuals in this category experience high levels of psychological stress symptoms on a regular basis since March 2020
Individuals in this category experience moderate levels of psychological stress symptoms since March 2020
Individuals in this category experience low levels of psychological stress symptoms since March 2020
Experiences of Physical Stress Symptoms
This section indicates the norm-based incidence of stress-related physical symptoms respondents experienced since March 2020. These include symptoms such as headaches, nausea, heartburn, eating problems, insomnia, etc.
Individuals in this category experience high levels of physical stress symptoms on a regular basis since March 2020
Individuals in this category experience moderate levels of physical stress symptoms since March 2020
Individuals in this category experience low levels of physical stress symptoms since March 2020
Top 5 Concerns of Males and Females in South Africa
Females
Males
Top Concerns per Province
North West
Gauteng
Free State
Eastern Cape
Kwa-Zulu Natal
Limpopo
Mpumalanga
Northern Cape
Western Cape
Top 2 Concerns per Age Group
Younger than 20
Food Security
Family Health and Wellbeing
20 to 29
South African Economy
Family Health and Wellbeing
30 to 39
South African Economy
Family Health and Wellbeing
40 to 49
South African Economy
Providing for Family
50 to 59
South African Economy
Personal Finances
60 to 69
South African Economy
Personal Finances
70 to 79
South African Economy
Personal Finances
Older than 80
South African Economy
Food Security
Top 2 Concerns per Ethnic Group
African
South African Economy
Family Health and Wellbeing
Asian
South African Economy
Food Security
Coloured/Mixed Race
South African Economy
Family Health and Wellbeing
Indian
South African Economy
Family Health and Wellbeing
Caucasian(White)
South African Economy
Family Health and Wellbeing
Other
South African Economy
Family Health and Wellbeing
Top 2 Concerns per Relationship Status
Married
South African Economy
Family Health and Wellbeing
Engaged
South African Economy
Family Health and Wellbeing
Single
South African Economy
Family Health and Wellbeing
Divorced
South African Economy
Personal Finances
Widowed
South African Economy
Family Health and Wellbeing
In a relationship
South African Economy
Family Health and Wellbeing
Other
South African Economy
Family Health and Wellbeing
Top 2 Concerns per Employment Type
Fulltime Employed
South African Economy
Family Health and Wellbeing
Part-time Employed
South African Economy
Personal Finances
Unemployed
Future Career Possibilities
South African Economy
Self-employed
South African Economy
Personal Finances
Pensioner
South African Economy
Food Security
Student
South African Economy
Family Health and Wellbeing
Other
South African Economy
Family Health and Wellbeing
Top 2 Concerns per Employment Environment
| Private Sector Corporate |
South African Economy
Family Health and Wellbeing
| Small-Medium Enterprise |
South African Economy
Personal Finances
| Family Business |
South African Economy
Personal Finances
| Public Sector |
South African Economy
Family Health and Wellbeing
| Parastatal (e.g. State-Owned Entities, Universities, etc) |
South African Economy
Food Security
| Informal Sector |
South African Economy
Personal Finances
| Other |
South African Economy
Family Health and Wellbeing
Top 3 sectors with most concerns
Security service
Personal Finances
Pay-cuts
South African Economy
Police Service
South African Economy
Personal Health and Wellbeing
Future Social Interaction
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and marine resources
South African Economy
Family Health and Wellbeing
Food Security
Important Resources and Contact Information
0800 029 999
Mental Health Information Line: 0800 567 567
0600 12 3456
Step 1: Save the number to your contacts on your cell phone.
Step 2: Send the word “Hi” to COVID-19 connect and start chatting.
To visit the Official Corona Virus and COVID-19 South African Resource Portal click here
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