Impact of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health among the Libyan population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may have a potentially serious effect on mental health and increase the risk of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorders in people. In this study, we aimed to determine the prevalence of psychological illness and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Libyan population's mental health.

Method

A cross-sectional survey, conducted in both online and paper modes and consisting of five sections, was completed in more than 30 cities and towns across Libya. The first section consisted of questions on basic demographic characteristics. The second section contained a survey related to the lockdown status, activities, related stress levels, and quarantine. The third section comprised the self-administered

SUBMITTER: Elhadi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9049310 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature