Impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on the Palestinian family: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The current study aims to understand and assess the consequences of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on Palestinian families.

Methods

This online community-based cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted between 19 April 2020 and 5 June 2020, using a validated questionnaire. The questionnaire comprised of three sections: sociodemographic characteristics, living conditions, and impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. A convenience sampling method was used to select participants.

Results

A total of 570 adults aged ⩾18 years participated in the study. Of them, 258 (45.3%), 120 (21%), and 192 (33.7%) were residing in the Gaza Strip, West Bank, and East Jerusalem, respectively. A large portion of participants (73.2%) reported that the conta

SUBMITTER: Abuzerr S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7970169 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature