Psychological Distress, Fear and Coping Strategies During the Second and Third Waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Southern Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed enormous psychological discomfort and fear across the globe, including Germany.

Objectives

To assess the levels of COVID-19 associated psychological distress and fear amongst Southern German population, and to identify their coping strategies.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey using an online questionnaire was conducted in healthcare and community settings in the region of Ulm, Southern Germany. Assessment inventories were the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K-10), the Brief Resilient Coping Scale (BRCS), and the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S), which were valid and reliable tools.

Results

A total of 474 Individuals participated in the study. The mean age was 33.6 years, and 327 (69%) were females. Most partici

SUBMITTER: Elsayed M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9082598 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature