Mental health among the Moroccan population during SARS-CoV-2 outbreak: MAROCOVID study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic's unpredictability and ambiguity, combined with the lockdown, social distancing, containment measures, and economic impact could increase the risk of mental health issues.

Objective

To assess the magnitude of mental health outcomes and risk factors among Moroccans, using an online survey, during the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak.

Methods

This cross-sectional, survey-based study collected demographic data and mental health measurements from 11,123 participants. The degree of depression, anxiety, and insomnia symptoms were assessed by the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire, the 7-items Generalized Anxiety disorder, and the 7-items Insomnia Severity Index.

Results

The survey was completed by 11,123 individuals out of a total of 15,008 con

SUBMITTER: Menouni A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9006471 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature