Perceived Stress of Quarantine and Isolation During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Global Survey.

ABSTRACT: Aims: Understanding of the perceived stress and coping strategies adopted by people is important for contemplating the consequences of a pandemic on mental health of people globally. In this study, we intended to assess the perceived stress status under quarantine/isolation globally during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This is a multicentre, multinational cross-sectional study that recruited isolated/quarantined individuals suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19 to assess the psychological impact of the quarantine/isolation experience by answering a survey distributed online. Results: The study was conducted across 63 participating countries, gaining 1,871 valid responses. There was a higher proportion of female participants in the Moderate to High Perceived Stress

SUBMITTER: TMGH-Global COVID-19 Collaborative 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8186534 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature