Predictors of mental health problems during the COVID-19 outbreak in Egypt in 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the widespread outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many countries, including Egypt, have tried to restrict the virus by applying social distancing and precautionary measures. Understanding the impact of COVID-19-induced risks and social distancing measures on individuals' mental health will help mitigate the negative effects of crises by developing appropriate mental health services. This study aimed to investigate the most contributing factors that affected individuals' mental health and how individuals' mental health has changed over the lockdown period in Egypt in 2021.

Methods

The study draws on a nationally representative sample from the combined COVID-19 MENA Monitor Household Survey conducted by the Economic Research Forum. The data were c

SUBMITTER: Abdel-Rahman S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10665964 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature