Perceived Public Stress Among Jordanians During the COVID-19 Outbreak.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Outbreaks and containment measures implemented to control them can increase stress in affected populations. The impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak on perceived stress levels in the Jordanian population is unknown. The aim of the study was to determine the perceived stress level and factors associated with it in the Jordanian population during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Methods

Required data, such as those from the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and possible predictors of perceived stress, were collected through a Web-based survey. Statistical analysis was conducted through SPSS.

Results

The mean (SD) of perceived stress score was 19.8 (6.7). Regression analysis revealed that stress was increased in females, young adults, usually being s

SUBMITTER: Abdel Jalil MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7642498 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature