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The psychological and emotional impact of coronavirus disease on COVID-19 patients in Najran Province, Saudi Arabia: An exploratory study.
Ghazwani, Eisa Yazeed; Alayed, Mohammed Saeed Z; Al-Qahtani, Awad Mohammed; Abdulla, Yahya Hussein Ahmed; Qureshi, Mohammed Ansar; Al-Khadher, Mugahed Ali; Alwesabi, Sadeq Abdo; Alshehri, Ahmad Abdullah; Almas, Mosleh Hamad; Khorshid, Sherif Mohamed.
  • Ghazwani EY; Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Najran University, Najran. dreisaa@gmail.com.
  • Alayed MSZ; Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Najran University, Najran. drmzayed2000@yahoo.com.
  • Al-Qahtani AM; Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Najran University, Najran. awadresearch17@gmail.com.
  • Abdulla YHA; Department of Community and Mental Health, Faculty of Nursing, Najran University, Najran. yabdalla286@gmail.com.
  • Qureshi MA; Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Najran University, Najran. mq_ansar@yahoo.com.
  • Al-Khadher MA; Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Najran University, Najran. drmugahedalkhader@gmail.com.
  • Alwesabi SA; Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Najran University, Najran. salwsaby@yahoo.com.
  • Alshehri AA; Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran. aaalshehri@nu.edu.sa.
  • Almas MH; Public Health Specialist, Assistant Director General of Public Health, Directorate of Health Affairs, Ministry of Health, Najran. mhalmass@moh.gov.sa.
  • Khorshid SM; Assistant IPC Director KKHN, Medicine and Hygiene Registrar, Directorate of Health Affairs, Ministry of Health, Najran. skhorshid@hotmail.com.
J Public Health Res ; 11(1)2021 Oct 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1463903
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

The COVID-19 pandemic contributed to a significant mental health crisis and caused a widening economic crisis, growing financial loss, and numerous uncertainties. This pandemic brought alarming implications and overall increased risk for psychiatric illness. This study explores the psychological impact experienced by patients who tested positive from coronavirus in the Najran region, Saudi Arabia. DESIGN AND

METHODS:

This exploratory analysis included 210 COVID-19 positive patients. The study was conducted during a six-month period starting from March to September 2020, in two tertiary government hospitals in Najran, Saudi Arabia. Samples were selected using purposive sampling; survey questionnaire and face-to-face interview to collect the data. Statistical data were calculated using IBM SPSS v. 2.0 to compute the following statistical formulas percentage distribution, mean, standard deviation, and Chi-square test of independence.

RESULTS:

The findings of this study revealed that the majority of COVID-19 positive patients were middle-aged adults (n=98 or 46.7%), male (n=178 or 84.8%), and were non-Saudi nationals (n=132 or 62.9%). It was found out that COVID-19 patients experienced bothersome behaviour at a very high level (x̅=2.63±0.6734). Meanwhile, depression (x̅=2.51±0.7070), worry (x̅=2.23±0.8811), and anxiety (x̅=2.21±0.8719) was only at a high level.

CONCLUSIONS:

The study revealed that the majority of participants had high levels of depression, anxiety and bothersome behaviours. However, demographic characteristics like age, sex, and nationality were not significantly related to coronavirus patients' psychological health problems. Assessments and interventions for psychosocial concerns, integration of mental health considerations, and treatment for severe psychosocial consequences must be administered in COVID-19 care facilities.

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article