Arunkumar, Mohan (2020) Status of mental health and its associated factors among the general populace of India during COVID-19 pandemic. Asia Pac Psychiatry.

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Abstract

The 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 between 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 was higher than expected. Hence, there is a need to
intensify awareness about the pandemic and should provide mental health management programs.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic, cross-sectional study, GHQ-28, mental health, psychological impact
Divisions: PSG College of Arts and Science > Department of Environmental Science
Depositing User: Mr Team Mosys
Date Deposited: 21 Oct 2022 04:36
Last Modified: 21 Oct 2022 04:36
URI: http://ir.psgcas.ac.in/id/eprint/1619

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