Psycho-Social Difficulty of Pet Owners Caused by COVID-19

Kimura Yuya, Kameshima Satoshi, Itoh Naoyuki

doi:10.14943/95875

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新型コロナウイルス感染症がペット飼育者にもたらす心理・社会的困難

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At least 10% of households are estimated to have a pet in Japan. However, the effects of the expansion of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on pet owners are unclear. Therefore, we conducted an online survey with 75 respondents from May 20 to June 3, 2020, beginning with a demographic questionnaire. Then, using Likert scales, participants were asked about their perception of the pathogenicity and infectivity to humans and animals, and their impact on lifestyle and economic conditions. Finally, they were asked to describe, in open questions, the changes in rearing style, concerns, and the difficulties caused by COVID-19. Besides being concerned about the pathogenicity to humans and animals, they reported changes in rearing style, including pet walking restrictions. Finding someone to care for the pets of infected family members presented an issue. Additionally, it became difficult to visit veterinary clinics and pet shops, which affected the healthcare of pets. Such psychological and social difficulties are not limited to COVID-19, and should apply to unknown emerging infectious diseases and some kind of natural disaster which might force to make a change in lifestyle.

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科学技術コミュニケーション

科学技術コミュニケーション 28 29-38, 2020-11

北海道大学高等教育推進機構オープンエデュケーションセンター科学技術コミュニケーション教育研究部門（CoSTEP）

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CRID: 1390290699772719616

NII Article ID: 120006939397

NII Book ID: AA12317666

DOI: 10.14943/95875

HANDLE: 2115/79715

ISSN: 18818390

Text Lang: ja

Article Type: departmental bulletin paper

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