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Volume 6 Issue 6
November-December 2024
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A Cross Sectional Study to Assess Stress, Anxiety and Depression among Suspected Covid 19 Patients Attending Covid-19 Opd at Aiims, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Author(s) | Kamlesh Chandra Bairwa, Yogesh Bahurupi, Pooja Panwar, Mahendra Singh |
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Country | India |
Abstract | BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic had a great effect on the mental health of the public. Thus, it becomes a priority to assess and monitor the mental health of the public during such crisis and ensure their mental well-being. The aim of this study is to estimate the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among patients visiting COVID-19 screening OPD at AIIMS, Rishikesh and to assess the coping strategies used by the patients. METHOD A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted and 302 participants were recruited through a total enumerative sampling technique. Previously validated DASS-21 was used to assess stress, anxiety, and depression, and the COPE scale was used to assess coping strategies. RESULTS The mean age of the participants was 40.35. The most of the participants were male (60.9%). Around 77.22% of participants were recommended by other departments for RTPCR sampling. Only 3 participants reported mild stress while no participants reported anxiety and depression on the DASS-21 scale. CONCLUSION Along with the physical health, COVID 19 also affect psychological health of the individuals. Thus it is important to take necessary action to preserve mental health of the public. The results from the study adds to the growing literature indicating influence of COVID 19 on mental health. |
Field | Biology > Medical / Physiology |
Published In | Volume 6, Issue 3, May-June 2024 |
Published On | 2024-06-23 |
Cite This | A Cross Sectional Study to Assess Stress, Anxiety and Depression among Suspected Covid 19 Patients Attending Covid-19 Opd at Aiims, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand - Kamlesh Chandra Bairwa, Yogesh Bahurupi, Pooja Panwar, Mahendra Singh - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 3, May-June 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i03.22988 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i03.22988 |
Short DOI | https://doi.org/gt2442 |
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