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Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research



    PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: AGE BASED CORRELATION


    Dr. Vishakha, Dr. Neha Bindlish Jain
    JCDR. 2023: 3900-3907

    Abstract

    COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the most challenging pandemics to mankind in recent times and is still lurking around. Our study was aimed to correlate and understand the psychosocial impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the Indian population according to age by using a novel COVID-19 Pandemic Mental Health Questionnaire (CoPaQ) questionnaire. Aim: To study and correlate the psychosocial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the general population using CoPaQ. Materials and methods: A questionnaire-based survey (novel CoPaQ questionnaire) was given as an online “Google form” (in english) to all the participants (N=115). The subjects of both genders, aged > 18yrs, following the inclusion and exclusion criteria, were recruited and the responses were recorded and assessed. Results: During the survey, a total of 115 responses were collected and analysed. High level of worriedness was found in only 5 % of the subjects. COVID appropriate behaviour was found in 50% of the subjects. Mental health impact including sleep disturbances and substance abuse was also found in low numbers (4%). Moderate level of stress related to close contacts was found in 15% of the subjects. General levels of media awareness, and the general sensitivity to surroundings was found to be higher in 14% and 12% of subjects respectively. Conclusions: The present survey suggests that definitely there is increase in awareness of COVID appropriate behaviour among population, however, about one-fifth of the subjects are experiencing stress and anxiety, due to lockdown and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, there is urgent requirement to expand mental health services and counselling sessions for general population.

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    Volume 14 Issue 1

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