Prevalence of psychological distress: a scientific approach towards the mental health and wellbeing of population during the SARS-COV-2 outbreak [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations]
Background The global challenge of the novel coronavirus has led to an unprecedented downturn, adversely affecting the health and mental wellbeing of communities worldwide. The objective of this study is to assess mental health and psychological distress levels within the general population of Pesha...
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| description | Background The global challenge of the novel coronavirus has led to an unprecedented downturn, adversely affecting the health and mental wellbeing of communities worldwide. The objective of this study is to assess mental health and psychological distress levels within the general population of Peshawar, Pakistan amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Method A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 715 residents of Peshawar, Pakistan. The questionnaire collected data on demographics, socioeconomic status, and residential area. The Modified K10 Kessler Psychological Distress Scale was used to measure mental well-being. Descriptive statistics, including means and standard deviations, were calculated, and statistical analyses were performed using SPSS (IBM, USA, version 22). Results A total of 715 responses were collected. The comprehensive psychological distress score was identified as 25.55, signifying moderate stress levels. Among the respondents, 53.3% were females, 46.7% had completed a bachelor’s degree, 41% were employed, 78.7% were single, 93.1% were non-smokers, and 69.4% resided in urban areas. The study revealed that both gender (p=0.001) employment status (p=0.018) were linked to a more pronounced psychological impact of the outbreak. Conclusions This study highlights age, gender, employment status, and urbanization as influential factors contributing to psychological distress during the COVID-19 outbreak. As we face the challenges of the new normal, it is essential for policymakers to address these mental health concerns through targeted support and interventions, ensuring that mental health resources are accessible and responsive to the needs of affected populations. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ec3ac238063e4e5d9bf77593240145592025-01-08T01:00:03ZengF1000 Research LtdF1000Research2046-14022024-10-0113173331Prevalence of psychological distress: a scientific approach towards the mental health and wellbeing of population during the SARS-COV-2 outbreak [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations]Shazia Sadaf0Sara Noreen1Ahmed Alsubaie2Inayat Shah3Saman Tauqir4Saqib Ali5https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2421-0753Department of Dental Education, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Medicine, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, PakistanDepartment of Biomedical Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Physiology, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, PakistanDepartment of Physiology, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, PakistanDepartment of Biomedical Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi ArabiaBackground The global challenge of the novel coronavirus has led to an unprecedented downturn, adversely affecting the health and mental wellbeing of communities worldwide. The objective of this study is to assess mental health and psychological distress levels within the general population of Peshawar, Pakistan amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Method A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 715 residents of Peshawar, Pakistan. The questionnaire collected data on demographics, socioeconomic status, and residential area. The Modified K10 Kessler Psychological Distress Scale was used to measure mental well-being. Descriptive statistics, including means and standard deviations, were calculated, and statistical analyses were performed using SPSS (IBM, USA, version 22). Results A total of 715 responses were collected. The comprehensive psychological distress score was identified as 25.55, signifying moderate stress levels. Among the respondents, 53.3% were females, 46.7% had completed a bachelor’s degree, 41% were employed, 78.7% were single, 93.1% were non-smokers, and 69.4% resided in urban areas. The study revealed that both gender (p=0.001) employment status (p=0.018) were linked to a more pronounced psychological impact of the outbreak. Conclusions This study highlights age, gender, employment status, and urbanization as influential factors contributing to psychological distress during the COVID-19 outbreak. As we face the challenges of the new normal, it is essential for policymakers to address these mental health concerns through targeted support and interventions, ensuring that mental health resources are accessible and responsive to the needs of affected populations.https://f1000research.com/articles/13-339/v2COVID-19 Kesseler scale SARS-CoV-2 Mental health Pandemic Pakistaneng |
| spellingShingle | Shazia Sadaf Sara Noreen Ahmed Alsubaie Inayat Shah Saman Tauqir Saqib Ali Prevalence of psychological distress: a scientific approach towards the mental health and wellbeing of population during the SARS-COV-2 outbreak [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] F1000Research COVID-19 Kesseler scale SARS-CoV-2 Mental health Pandemic Pakistan eng |
| title | Prevalence of psychological distress: a scientific approach towards the mental health and wellbeing of population during the SARS-COV-2 outbreak [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] |
| title_full | Prevalence of psychological distress: a scientific approach towards the mental health and wellbeing of population during the SARS-COV-2 outbreak [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence of psychological distress: a scientific approach towards the mental health and wellbeing of population during the SARS-COV-2 outbreak [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence of psychological distress: a scientific approach towards the mental health and wellbeing of population during the SARS-COV-2 outbreak [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] |
| title_short | Prevalence of psychological distress: a scientific approach towards the mental health and wellbeing of population during the SARS-COV-2 outbreak [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] |
| title_sort | prevalence of psychological distress a scientific approach towards the mental health and wellbeing of population during the sars cov 2 outbreak version 2 peer review 2 approved 1 approved with reservations |
| topic | COVID-19 Kesseler scale SARS-CoV-2 Mental health Pandemic Pakistan eng |
| url | https://f1000research.com/articles/13-339/v2 |
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