Gender-specific psychological and social impact of COVID-19 in Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

COVID-19 has rapidly spread across the world. Women may be especially vulnerable to depression and anxiety as a result of the pandemic.

Aims

This study attempted to assess how gender affects risk perceptions, anxiety levels and behavioural responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan, to recommend gender-responsive health policies.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey was conducted. Participants were asked to complete a sociodemographic data form, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and questions on their risk perceptions, preventive behaviour and information exposure. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to assess the effects of factors such as age, gender and household income on anxiety levels.

Results

Of the 1391 respondents,

SUBMITTER: Rabbani F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8649358 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature