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Background: The emergence of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has caused an unprecedented global catas-trophe in the 21st century as a major virus outbreak. The disease as well as the different preventive measures taken to contain the disease especially quarantine and lockdown, loss of income, loss of job and financial insecurity have led to an enormous impact on the mental health of the community and various psychological problems in the form of anxiety, depression and stress. Objective: This article aims to highlight the extent of the impact of COVID-19 on mental health with a special focus on depression in the general population of Odisha. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study carried out among the general population of Odisha through an online semi-structured questionnaire the link of which was sent to the participants by way of e-mails, WhatsApp and other social contacts. Data analysis of the received responses was done. Various statistical analyses were adopted using methods like Microsoft Excel, 2013, R version 4.0.2 software, t-test and Chi-square tests. Significant predictor analysis was done using logistic regression. Results: The incidence of depression to the tune of 43% was found (Mild-10.28%, Moderate-16.19%, Severe-5.56%, Extremely severe – 9.96%). Risk factors associated were the younger age group (21-40 years), unmarried persons (71.5%0, students (51.1%), persons not having symptoms of COVID-19 (78.4%), and persons without jobs (47.8%). Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic is associated with highly significant levels of depression and is the topmost priority concern. It is important to take adequate measures to mitigate the severity of the impact. Early identification of worsening mental health and prompt response to address the problem can prevent further damage. ©@IJCRR.
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Background: In December 2019 China declared that pneumonia caused by a novel coronavirus. The transmission of the virus from human to human causes a high rise in death rates around the globe. All though all age types can be infected with COVID-19, a person aged above 65 years showing more risks of growing serious illness, mostly due to increasing health conditions that are expected to come with ageing. Observing that older adults are at more risk for COVID related medical problem and mortality, the current study targeted the age-related effect on COVID-19 patients of Sambalpur Railway Staffs of Odisha. Objective: The present study focuses on the age-related effect on COVID-19 patients of Sambalpur Railway Staffs of Odisha. We performed a meta-analysis based on the clinical features of the Railway Staffs of Sambalpur division, Odisha. Methods: All investigations were carryout utilizing STATA 14.3 (StataCorp. 2009. Stata Statistical Software: Release 14. College Station, TX: StataCorp LP). A whole of 5732 employees was analyzed out of which 337 were found to be infected with COVID-19, among which, 323 (95.84%) were males and 14 (4.15%) were females. Results: The most noteworthy mortality was seen in patient’s ≥ 60-69 years of age. The age group had altogether big mortality contrasted with the immediate age group. The biggest expansion in mortality hazard was seen in patients with age 60-69 contrasted with 50-59. Conclusion: Notable heterogeneity (p < 0.001) was noticed and concluded the Funnel Plot. In our result, it was observed that the age group 30-39 had a significantly higher mortality rate. © IJCRR.
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Covid-19 is an infectious disease, caused by the newly discovered coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 and has spread rapidly throughout the globe. The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the Covid-19 outbreak pandemic in March 2020. All the countries, including India, have adopted stringent measures to contain the disease through better diagnostic measures, treatment protocols and containment sanitation measures with limited success. Development of effective vaccines are expected to provide a lasting solution by enhancing immunity. The vaccine development procedure has been fast-tracked in order to contain the disease spread on emergency basis following stringent protocols. Apprehensions and concerns regarding the safety, efficacy and immunogenicity of these vaccines based on new and never licensed platforms do exist. © 2021, Universitatea de Vest Vasile Goldis din Arad. All rights reserved.