One-third of Canadians felt pressured by COVID-19 public health orders - Toronto Sun

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A new Department of Health study found 30%, or nearly one-third, of Canadians felt pressured to comply with public health orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Blacklock’s Reporter.

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And a tenth say they sought advice or counselling for mental health support.

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“Now that restrictions have been lifted, all participants agreed their mental health has improved,” said the report.

“Some participants mentioned feeling a deep sense of guilt when they contracted COVID-19 as the infection was seen as a failure on their part to comply with public health or to keep themselves and their surroundings safe.”

When it came to parents of young children, 38% reported feeling pressure and 42% of young adults felt the same.

Findings from the report, called COVID-19 Tracking Survey And Focus Groups On Canadians’ Views, were based on eight focus groups and four separate online surveys nationwide.

Leger was paid $282,441 for the research.

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