ABSTRACT. Despite the relevance of illness fears, psychological distress, and behavioral responses to COVID-19 among primary care providers, only limited research has been conducted on this topic. Using and replicating data from Active Minds, Bain & Company, BMA, CMA, College Pulse, Course Hero, Gallup, Harvard Medical School, LAC/DMH, NASPA, Nursing Times, ONS, Pew Research Center, PHQ-9, Statista, and UNC School of Medicine, I performed analyses and made estimates regarding levels of stress and anxiety in healthcare providers. The results of a study based on data collected from 3,800 respondents provide support for my research model. Using the structural equation modeling, I gathered and analyzed data through a self-administrated questionnaire.
JEL codes: H51; H75; I12; I18; D91

Keywords: illness fear; psychological distress; behavioral response; COVID-19

How to cite: Gallagher, B. (2020). “Illness Fears, Psychological Distress, and Behavioral Responses to COVID-19 among Primary Care Providers,” Psychosociological Issues in Human Resource Management 8(2): 87–96. doi:10.22381/PIHRM8220209

Received 21 May 2020 • Received in revised form 12 November 2020
Accepted 16 November 2020 • Available online 25 November 2020