Psychosocial impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Malaysian families: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate the psychosocial impact of COVID-19 on Malaysian families.

Design

A cross-sectional study performed using an anonymous online questionnaire distributed through social media, email and the Department of Social Welfare.

Setting

Malaysian families were invited to answer the questionnaires. The sampling was performed between 12 May 2020 and 9 June 2020.

Intervention

The psychological impact was assessed using the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) and Children's Revised Impact of Event Scale (CRIES). The mental health status was assessed using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS) 21.

Main outcome measure

(1) Psychological impact on Malaysian families. (2) Prevalence of mental health status of Malaysian families during C

SUBMITTER: Zainudeen ZT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8359868 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature