Post Traumatic Effects of COVID-19 on General Population
Keywords:
COVID 19, Psychosocial Effects, PTSD symptoms, COVID second waveAbstract
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.
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