Increased Psychological Distress during COVID-19 and Quarantine in Ireland: A National Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The emergence of the coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) resulted in a global pandemic. The psychological impact of an epidemic is multifaceted and acute, with long-term consequences.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey-based design was employed, assessing the psychological impact of COVID-19 on members of the Irish public during the quarantine period of COVID-19 in Ireland. Participants were invited to complete the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) retrospectively (prior to quarantine) and during the quarantine period, as well as measures of illness perceptions, well-being, and a bespoke measure (the Effects of COVID Questionnaire, ECQ), which assessed perceptions of COVID-related stresses associated with personal concerns, caring for children,

SUBMITTER: Burke T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7693396 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature