Fear and death anxiety in the shadow of COVID-19 among the Lebanese population: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic was one of the most devastating health crises the world has seen. One of its mental health consequences includes fear of being infected, which could lead to anxiety. This study aimed to assess the fear related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated factors among the adult population in Lebanon.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted in Lebanon between February 26th and April 29th, 2021. Data was collected through an online survey among adults aged 18 years and older. Information on sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of the participants, fear and death anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic, depression, and anxiety were collected. Multivariable linear regression analyses were carried out to identify the predictors of f

SUBMITTER: Chalhoub Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9328531 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature