Impact of the recent pandemic on the psychological health of the community

  • Niaz Maqsood Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
  • Summaira Hassan Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
  • Faryal Waheed Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
  • Syed Fakhar Abbas Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur, Pakisatn
Keywords: Covid-19, depression, anxiety

Abstract

Introduction: The emergence of the COVID-19 and its consequences has led to fears, worries, depression and anxiety among individuals worldwide.1 Methodology: This descriptive cross sectional study was conducted through a web based questionnaire. A total of 636 participants filled the questionnaire completely from 1st April 2020 to 31st May 2020.Then the data was analyzed. Results: the frequency of depression, anxiety and disturbed sleep were 46.8%,45.2% and 51.2%. The relationship of these factors with gender was statistically significant

Conclusions: Psychiatric problems along with the disease itself should be addressed to uplift the health of the community.

Keywords: Covid-19, depression, anxiety

 

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Author Biographies

Niaz Maqsood, Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur, Pakistan

Professor, Department of Psychiatry

Summaira Hassan, Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Senior Demonstrator, Department of Community Medicine
Faryal Waheed, Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine
Syed Fakhar Abbas, Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur, Pakisatn
DMS, Public Health
Published
2020-12-31
How to Cite
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Maqsood N, Hassan S, Waheed F, Abbas SF. Impact of the recent pandemic on the psychological health of the community. J Pak Psychiatr Soc [Internet]. 2020Dec.31 [cited 2024Nov.21];17(04):25-8. Available from: https://jpps.pk/index.php/journal/article/view/72
Issue
Vol 17 No 04 (2020): Journal of Pakistan Psychiatric Society
Section
Original Article

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