Impact of COVID-19 on mental health and quality of life: Is there any effect? A cross-sectional study of the MENA region.

ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 pandemic is a major health crisis that has changed the life of millions globally. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of the pandemic on mental health and quality of life among the general population in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. A total of 6142 adults from eighteen countries within the MENA region completed an online questionnaire between May and June 2020. Psychological impact was assessed using the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) and the social and family support impact was assessed with questions from the Perceived Support Scale (PSS). The IES-R mean score was 29.3 (SD = 14.8), corresponding to mild stressful impact with 30.9% reporting severe psychological impact. Most participants (45%-62%) felt horrified, apprehensive, or helple

SUBMITTER: Al Dhaheri AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7993788 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature