Anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kuwait: the importance of physical activity

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Kuwait, as in much of the world, COVID-19 epidemic has been spreading since February 2020. The government of Kuwait has taken several measures to minimize virus spread. The epidemic and measures to contain it will likely psychologically influence individuals. This study investigated the prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms in Kuwaiti nationals and expats. The study’s secondary aim was to identify the association between sociodemographic characteristics and physical activity (PA) engagement, with psychological disorders such as anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kuwait. A two-section survey was used to examine sociodemographic characteristics and PA engagement, and generalized anxiety (GAD-7) and depression symptoms (PHQ-9).

Results

SUBMITTER: Alsharji K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7607368 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature