Status of mental health and its associated factors among the general populace of India during COVID ‐19 pandemic

AbstractThe COVID ‐19 is an international public health emergency and threatens psychological resilience. Here we assess the general health status of the public in India during the COVID‐19 outbreak. A population‐based cross‐sectional study conducted using a General Health Questionnaire and the relationship b etween mental health and sociodemographic factors were analyzed. The mean score for the general health of citizens was 24.18. About 40.63% of the elderly and 40.18% of the female population was under severe physiological distress. The prevalence of psychological stress among the general population w as higher than expected. Hence, there is a need to intensify awareness about the pandemic and should provide mental health management programs.
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: BRIEF REPORT Source Type: research