Psychological impact of COVID-19 on the Ecuadorian population: a comparative analysis 1 year after quarantine measures.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Social isolation during and after the COVID-19 pandemic has sparked interest in its psychological and neurobiological consequences. The pandemic has been associated with an increase in anxiety, depression, and stress, according to some cross-sectional studies. This study aims to analyze changes in the levels of anxiety, depression and stress by comparing the confinement phase to the post-confinement period in the Ecuadorian population.

Methods

A longitudinal, comparative, prospective study was conducted using an online survey comprising two sections. The first section gathered demographic information, whereas the second section included the DASS-21 questionnaire. Ecuadorian participants who completed the survey during the initial data-collection period were incl

SUBMITTER: Gallardo-Rumbea JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11412256 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature