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Ethical Concerns in COVID-19 Responses by chezyl cadinong is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted governments worldwide to implement social distancing measures and lockdowns. In the Philippines, local officials used scare tactics like threatening fines or jail time for curfew violations or playing horror movie sirens. The president warned that those disobeying quarantine could be shot. While fear can motivate behavior change, the ethics of using scare tactics in public health campaigns are debated. Some argue it is acceptable in emergencies to encourage risk-reducing activ
- Author
- chezyl cadinong
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- EN