- CODEN : IAJPBB
- issn 2349-7750
TITLE:
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY TO FIND OUT THE PSYCHOSOCIAL STRESS AND MENTAL HEALTH OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN THIS COVID-19 PANDEMIC
AUTHORS:
Saad Ahmed Khokhar, Rai M. Farooq ur Rehman, Nimra Fatima
ABSTRACT:
Aim: The outbreak of the COVID-19 has affected the people of China as well as also the people at international level. The spreading of disease in the globe is affecting not only physical health but also impacting negative effect in the mental health of the people. The lockdown and quarantine situation present in the entire world is creating problems for each people. The educational institutes and offices are close due to which people are free and even taking more stress regarding the situation. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of psychological stress on the mental health of Healthcare professionals in COVID-19 pandemic. Technique: The study was conducted from January 2020 to May 2020. Epidemiological study was conducted among the healthcare professionals present in government or private people. The effect of stress was determined by preparing a questionnaire for the people and by giving them to fill online. Accurate chi-square test was used to find the range of difference. Furthermore, the review articles were also used to find the real situation in Pakistan as well as in all over the world. Results: The results showed that COVID-19 is not only increasing the mental illness but also leading to the various mental diseases such as anxiety, stress, depression, denial, insomnia, fear and anger in the people present in all over the world. The problems that are leading to the situation are prevention strategies, behavior, decision-making, economy and daily behavior. These situations are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the world. Conclusion: COVID-19 is not only problem of people of Pakistan but also influencing people in developed countries such as China. The situation is increasing the psychological stress in healthcare professionals. Keywords: COVID-19, coronavirus, outbreak, mental illnes
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