Healthcare

Public perceptions of healthcare services have not been adversely affected by the pandemic, according to our 30-country survey. People continue to see coronavirus as the main health problem facing their country, while concern about mental health increases.

A new Ipsos poll reveals that in 2021 doctors are considered the world’s most trustworthy profession.

Our 30-country survey finds a large majority think their mental health and physical health are equally important, but they do not see this reflected in their country’s healthcare services.

How COVID-19 has changed the overall health of people? In what areas did their health decline or remain stable? To what extent did people experience new health problems or worsen pre-existing conditions? What proportion of individuals gave up treatment or care during the pandemic? For what reasons? Was this absence of treatments or visits compensated by a greater use of telemedicine and digital applications?

Still, most citizens view getting first doses of COVID vaccines to all who want them a greater priority than making booster shots available.

Watch the recording from our latest Healthcare webinar, where our autoimmune disease experts share a holistic (physician & payer) view of the rapidly evolving therapy landscape in Europe.

Profiling the ‘Digital Doctor’ in 2021

Global population dynamics, empathy in healthcare, the pandemic experience in Africa and a focus on Italy are all featured in this month’s round-up of the latest research and thinking from Ipsos teams around the world.

Survey also points to a decline in vaccination intent not only where many have already been inoculated