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Prof. Dimitris Zavras
Department of Public Health Policy, School of Public Health, University of West Attica, 11521 Athens, Greece

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Published: 19 July 2021 in World
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There is an ongoing debate regarding the effectiveness of policy responses to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. As satisfaction with such measures is a function of their effectiveness, the main objective of this study was to identify the factors driving satisfaction with the measures implemented in Greece during the first pandemic wave. The study used data from the first round of the “Public Opinion in the European Union (EU) in Time of Coronavirus Crisis” survey. The sample consisted of 1050 individuals aged between 16 and 54 years. The results of the analysis, which was based on an adjacent category logistic model, indicate that materially deprived individuals were less likely to be satisfied with the restriction measures, while those considering that the health benefits were greater than the economic damage, those concerned for their own health and those concerned for the health of their family and friends were more likely to be satisfied with the restriction measures. The results confirm the existence of uncertainty regarding the effectiveness and impacts of the restriction measures.

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Dimitris Zavras. Studying Satisfaction with the Restriction Measures Implemented in Greece during the First COVID-19 Pandemic Wave. World 2021, 2, 379 -390.

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Dimitris Zavras. Studying Satisfaction with the Restriction Measures Implemented in Greece during the First COVID-19 Pandemic Wave. World. 2021; 2 (3):379-390.

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Dimitris Zavras. 2021. "Studying Satisfaction with the Restriction Measures Implemented in Greece during the First COVID-19 Pandemic Wave." World 2, no. 3: 379-390.

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Published: 12 May 2021 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in significant uncertainty for the global population. However, since not all population groups experience the impacts of the pandemic in the same way, the objective of this study was to identify the individual characteristics associated with the feeling of uncertainty during the lockdown that commenced in March 2020 in Greece. The study used data from the “Public Opinion in the European Union (EU) in Time of Coronavirus Crisis” survey. The sample consisted of 1050 individuals aged between 16 and 54 years. According to the analysis, which was based on a logistic regression model, the emotional status of older individuals, those who experienced income and job losses since the beginning of the pandemic, and middle-class and high-class individuals, is more likely to be described as a feeling of uncertainty. In addition, the emotional status of individuals with less concern for their own health and that of family and friends is less likely to be described as a feeling of uncertainty. Although the results related to age, income, and job losses, as regards concern for health, agree with the international literature, the limited health literacy of lower-class individuals may explain the reduced likelihood of their experiencing feelings of uncertainty. The results confirm the international literature describing several aspects of uncertainty due to the COVID-19 crisis.

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Dimitris Zavras. Feeling Uncertainty during the Lockdown That Commenced in March 2020 in Greece. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 5105 .

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Dimitris Zavras. Feeling Uncertainty during the Lockdown That Commenced in March 2020 in Greece. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (10):5105.

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Dimitris Zavras. 2021. "Feeling Uncertainty during the Lockdown That Commenced in March 2020 in Greece." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 10: 5105.

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Published: 01 January 2021 in AIMS Public Health
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The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic induced economic shock in Greece, which translated into a decrease in household income. Thus, the objective of this study is to measure social inequality with regard to income loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Greece. In addition, we aim to identify the characteristics of those experiencing income loss due to the pandemic. The study uses data from the “Public Opinion in the European Union (EU) in Time of Coronavirus Crisis. Third Round” survey. The sample consists of 1036 individuals aged between 16 and 54 years. To measure inequality, the Erreygers' Concentration Index (CI) is calculated, using social class as the ranking variable. To identify the characteristics of those experiencing income loss, a logistic regression model is fitted using the region of residence and several demographic and socioeconomic variables as potential predictors. According to the results, social inequality does not exist with regard to income loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, our findings indicate the negative influence of the pandemic on the incomes of individuals from all social classes in Greece. According to the results of the logistic regression model, the odds of experiencing income loss are higher for residents of the Aegean Islands and Crete but also for self-employed, part-time employed, and unemployed individuals. These findings indicate the negative influence of the pandemic on Greek tourism and on sectors employing a large proportion of non-standard workers. Although inequality does not exist, a substantial proportion of those losing income due to the pandemic is in line with the global picture.

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Dimitris Zavras. A cross-sectional population-based study on the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on incomes in Greece. AIMS Public Health 2021, 8, 376 -387.

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Dimitris Zavras. A cross-sectional population-based study on the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on incomes in Greece. AIMS Public Health. 2021; 8 (3):376-387.

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Dimitris Zavras. 2021. "A cross-sectional population-based study on the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on incomes in Greece." AIMS Public Health 8, no. 3: 376-387.

Journal article
Published: 24 October 2020 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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The significant deterioration of economic prosperity in Greece during the economic crisis decreased patients’ ability to pay. Thus, the objective of this study is to determine the factors affecting healthcare affordability in Greece during an economic recession. This study used data from the European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC) 2016. The sample consisted of 18,255 households. Healthcare affordability was regressed on geographic characteristics as well as several variables that refer to the households’ financial condition. Region of residence, ability to make ends meet, and capacity to cope with unexpected financial expenses were found to be statistically significant. Using sample sizes of 1000 and 1096 adults, respectively, the European Quality of Life Surveys (EQLS) of 2007 and 2016 were also used as data sources. Economic crisis was expressed with a dummy variable: (1) 0: 2007, and (2) 1: 2016. Difficulty in responding to healthcare costs was regressed on survey year and several demographic, socioeconomic, and health characteristics, revealing that individuals were more likely to face difficulties in responding to healthcare costs during the economic crisis. These results confirm the mechanism on the basis of which economic crises affect healthcare access: primarily through the effects of demand-side barriers.

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Dimitris Zavras. Studying Healthcare Affordability during an Economic Recession: The Case of Greece. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 7790 .

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Dimitris Zavras. Studying Healthcare Affordability during an Economic Recession: The Case of Greece. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (21):7790.

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Dimitris Zavras. 2020. "Studying Healthcare Affordability during an Economic Recession: The Case of Greece." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 21: 7790.