Post Traumatic Effects of COVID-19 on General Population

Authors

  • Manisha Jha F-252
  • Vibha IHBAS, Delhi
  • Aldrin IHBAS, Delhi

Keywords:

COVID 19, Psychosocial Effects, PTSD symptoms, COVID second wave

Abstract

This study sought to assess the extent of PTSD-like symptoms associated with the second wave of COVID 19 pandemic in India during summer 2021. For this a cross-sectional online survey with the quantitative approach was conducted to assess PTSD symptoms along with exploring participants' level of knowledge about COVID-19 and its psychosocial effects in the general population. A total of 264 participants from across the country completed the survey. Analysis revealed that 28.4% met the criteria for PTSD symptoms; these symptoms were observed (irrespective of getting infected with COVID or not) in both COVID positive and Non COVID groups in the same magnitude; and sense of threat was the PTSD symptom reported by the highest number of respondents. Around 67% of the participants were anxious about the new variant of COVID and media news of infection and deaths from COVID-19 induced fear, yet less people found it so uncomfortable to be detached from regular activities. Thus, understanding the psychosocial response induced by such a pandemic can help in adequate screening for mental health issues, planning effective interventions and resource allocation in the general population as well.

Author Biographies

  • Vibha, IHBAS, Delhi

    Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology,

    IHBAS, Delhi

  • Aldrin, IHBAS, Delhi

    Assistant Professor, Dept. of Neurology, IHBAS, Delhi

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Published

17-11-2022

How to Cite

Post Traumatic Effects of COVID-19 on General Population. (2022). Indian Journal of Clinical Psychology, 49(01). https://ojs.ijcp.co.in/index.php/ijcp/article/view/95

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