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新型コロナウイルス感染症がペット飼育者にもたらす心理・社会的困難
木村, 祐哉;亀島, 聡;伊藤, 直之
Permalink : http://hdl.handle.net/2115/79715
JaLCDOI : 10.14943/95875
KEYWORDS : 新型コロナウイルス感染症;人獣共通感染症;ペット;COVID-19 infection;zoonosis;pet
Abstract
日本国内では1割以上の世帯が何らかのペットを飼育していると推定されるが，新型コロナウイルス感染症（COVID-19）の拡大に伴うペット飼育者への影響は定かではない．そこで我々は，人や動物への病原性・感染性，生活スタイルや経済状況に与える影響のイメージをLikert尺度で，COVID-19の影響による飼育方法の変化，不安，困っている点を自由記述で訊ねるオンライン調査を実施した．2020年5月20日から6月3日の14日間で，特定警戒都道府県61名とその他の地域14名の，計75名から有効回答が得られた．規制が強かった場合には，動物病院やペットショップなどの利用が困難となることで，飼育・健康維持に影響が及んでいた．また，人や動物への感染による病原性への不安があるだけではなく，動物の外出制限など飼育形態が変化し，家族が感染した場合の預け先の確保が課題となっていた．このような心理・社会的困難は，COVID-19に限らず，今後起きうる未知の新興感染症の流行時や，また時には自然災害発生時など，生活スタイルの変化を余儀なくされる状況において共通にみられると推測される．
At least 10% of households are estimated to have a pet in Japan. However, the effects of the expansion of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on pet owners are unclear. Therefore, we conducted an online survey with 75 respondents from May 20 to June 3, 2020, beginning with a demographic questionnaire. Then, using Likert scales, participants were asked about their perception of the pathogenicity and infectivity to humans and animals, and their impact on lifestyle and economic conditions. Finally, they were asked to describe, in open questions, the changes in rearing style, concerns, and the difficulties caused by COVID-19. Besides being concerned about the pathogenicity to humans and animals, they reported changes in rearing style, including pet walking restrictions. Finding someone to care for the pets of infected family members presented an issue. Additionally, it became difficult to visit veterinary clinics and pet shops, which affected the healthcare of pets. Such psychological and social difficulties are not limited to COVID-19, and should apply to unknown emerging infectious diseases and some kind of natural disaster which might force to make a change in lifestyle.
At least 10% of households are estimated to have a pet in Japan. However, the effects of the expansion of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on pet owners are unclear. Therefore, we conducted an online survey with 75 respondents from May 20 to June 3, 2020, beginning with a demographic questionnaire. Then, using Likert scales, participants were asked about their perception of the pathogenicity and infectivity to humans and animals, and their impact on lifestyle and economic conditions. Finally, they were asked to describe, in open questions, the changes in rearing style, concerns, and the difficulties caused by COVID-19. Besides being concerned about the pathogenicity to humans and animals, they reported changes in rearing style, including pet walking restrictions. Finding someone to care for the pets of infected family members presented an issue. Additionally, it became difficult to visit veterinary clinics and pet shops, which affected the healthcare of pets. Such psychological and social difficulties are not limited to COVID-19, and should apply to unknown emerging infectious diseases and some kind of natural disaster which might force to make a change in lifestyle.
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