Iowans are Concerned About COVID-19: New Data From SPPG + Essman Research
As the COVID-19 virus continues to impact our communities, causing escalating concerns and the interruption of business, we want to assure our clients, partners, and vendors that the leadership team at SPPG + Essman Research continues to closely monitor the rapidly changing situation with COVID-19 and the advice and guidance of the CDC and our local government officials.
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As an Iowa-based research firm, SPPG + Essman Research wants to help provide insights on what Iowans are feeling during these uncertain times. Random Iowans, 18+ years of age, participated in online surveys to identify concerns, health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Concerns about COVID-19 in Iowa
Wave Two
318 Iowans, 18+ years of age, participated in this online survey
Data Collected April 27-30, 2020
Concern about community spread
86% of the Iowans surveyed are concerned with community spread of the coronavirus. However, only 35% have completed the TestIowa online assessment.
What concerns you the most about COVID-19?
More than one-third (36%) of the Iowans surveyed are concerned that someone in their household, currently employed, could lose their job due to COVID-19.
86% of Iowans know family/friends who have lost their jobs or work hours reduced due to the coronavirus.
Stability of personal finances
82% of Iowans say their financial situation is “stable.” Nearly half of the Iowans have made adjustments to their personal finances either cutting their monthly expenses (48%) or delaying a major purchase (45%). Whereas, 33% of the Iowans have made no adjustments to their finances.
Increased stress levels since the coronavirus outbreak
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
78% of Iowans are likely to wear PPE when shopping for essential items.
70% are likely to wear PPE while at the workplace.
Impact of the coronavirus on Family and Iowans
Impact on the family: 78% of Iowans surveyed are more concerned/worried about their family’s health and well-being as opposed to their financial situation (22%).
Impact on Iowans: 52% of Iowans are more concerned/worried about the physical and mental health of Iowans as opposed to the impact of COVID-19 on the Iowa economy (48%).
Government response to COVID-19
(Good or Excellent response to COVID-19.)
How long will it take the economy to rebound?
U.S. Economy
Iowa Economy
Recovery - Returning to normal
Recovery
Once Iowa begins to re-open, most Iowans are not very comfortable resuming normal activities/getting out in public.
Not comfortable resuming the following types of activities.
Spending
More than half (54%) of Iowans believe it could take up to six months to return to their normal spending habits before the COVID-19 outbreak.
