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Depression, Anxiety, and Coping During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Indian Expats in the Middle East: A Survey Study.
Uvais, N A; Nalakath, Mohammed Jezeel; Shihabudheen, P; Hafi, N A Bishurul; Salman, C A.
  • Uvais NA; Iqraa International Hospital and Research Centre, Calicut, Kerala, India. druvaisna@gmail.com.
  • Nalakath MJ; Department of Psychiatry, Iqraa International Hospital and Research Centre, Calicut, Kerala, India.
  • Shihabudheen P; Department of Hospital Administration, Iqraa International Hospital and Research Centre, Calicut, Kerala, India.
  • Hafi NAB; Department of Critical Care, Iqraa International Hospital and Research Centre, Calicut, Kerala, India.
  • Salman CA; Department of Dermatology, Iqraa International Hospital and Research Centre, Calicut, Kerala, India.
Prim Care Companion CNS Disord ; 23(1)2021 Jan 21.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1044505
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

There are multiple studies indicating that the Indian expat population working in the Middle East is at a significantly high risk for developing anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic can precipitate or exacerbate psychological distress among the expat population. The objective of this study was to evaluate psychological distress and coping mechanisms among Indian expats working in the Middle East during the COVID-19 pandemic.

METHODS:

An online survey was conducted with a semistructured questionnaire using a nonprobability snowball sampling technique. In addition to demographic data, a list of COVID-19 pandemic-related questions, the Brief COPE, the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), and the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questionnaire (GAD-7) were also utilized.

RESULTS:

A total of 94 responses were received. Of the respondents, 52% reported clinically significant anxiety levels, and 41% reported clinically significant depression levels. Both the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scores were significantly associated with the level of concern with air traffic restriction (P < .05).

CONCLUSIONS:

Our findings show that governments of both Indian and Middle Eastern countries should pay more attention to the mental health of the expat population while combating COVID-19.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Anxiety Disorders / Stress, Psychological / Adaptation, Psychological / Depressive Disorder / Psychological Distress / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: PCC.20m02761

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Anxiety Disorders / Stress, Psychological / Adaptation, Psychological / Depressive Disorder / Psychological Distress / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: PCC.20m02761