BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment Corona Monitor
The BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment Corona Monitor is a recurring representative survey on the risk perception of the population in Germany towards the novel coronavirus. Since 24 March 2020, randomly selected people have been asked by telephone on a regular base about their perception of the risk of infection and the protective measures they have taken.
Objectives
The BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment Corona Monitor was a tool for systematically observing and analysing the opinions, behaviours and psychosocial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic among the population. Like the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment Consumer Monitor, the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment Corona Monitor is based on regular surveys of a representative sample of the population. From March 2020 to April 2023, data was collected on various aspects, including risk perception regarding the virus, acceptance of and compliance with protective measures, trust in institutions, mental well-being, and the social and economic consequences of the pandemic. Repeating these surveys over time made it possible to track and analyse changes in public opinion and behaviour as the pandemic progressed.
The BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment Corona Monitor provided a comprehensive and timely picture of the experiences and attitudes of the population during the coronavirus pandemic. The insights gained served several important purposes: They provided a basis for scientific analysis of the pandemic's impact at the individual and societal levels. They helped policymakers and health authorities better understand the needs and concerns of the population and develop and adapt evidence-based measures to contain the pandemic and manage its consequences. In addition, the Corona Monitor helped to optimise communication strategies by identifying what information the population needs and how it can best be communicated. Ultimately, the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment Corona Monitor aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics of the pandemic and its manifold effects in order to be better prepared to deal with future crises.