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Generalized anxiety disorder symptoms during COVID-19 pandemic in Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Alharbi, Abdullah A; Alqassim, Ahmad Y; Muaddi, Mohammed A; Makeen, Anwar M; Hagawi, Ahmed M; Shaabi, Layla A; Alhweity, Sabreen M; Alharbi, Mohammed A; Sultan, Maryam A; Alshamakhi, Atheer H; Aburasain, Nada S; Horner, Ronnie D.
  • Alharbi AA; Family and Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan City, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
  • Alqassim AY; Family and Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan City, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
  • Muaddi MA; Family and Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan City, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
  • Makeen AM; Family and Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan City, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
  • Hagawi AM; Jazan Health Affairs, Ministry of Health, Jazan City, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
  • Shaabi LA; Jazan Health Affairs, Ministry of Health, Jazan City, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
  • Alhweity SM; Tabuk Health Affairs, Ministry of Health, Tabuk City, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
  • Alharbi MA; Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan City, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
  • Sultan MA; Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan City, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
  • Alshamakhi AH; Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan City, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
  • Aburasain NS; Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan City, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
  • Horner RD; Health Services Research and Administration Department, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha City, Nebraska, USA.
Heliyon ; 8(5): e09424, 2022 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2178992
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to measure anxiety levels and many co-factors that might influence the levels of anxiety during the COVID-19 outbreak in southern Saudi Arabia (KSA). A cross-sectional self-reporting survey was conducted to determine the level of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) symptoms related to COVID-19 and quarantining. We selected a convenience sample of eligible participants who had been invited online through social media apps. The survey instrument was distributed, and 981 participants responded. Of the total sample, almost 90% were under the age of 40, 75% were women, and 77% had an educational level beyond high school. Just over half were single, with nearly all participants Saudi nationals. The overall prevalence of anxiety related to COVID-19 was 27%. Factors most strongly related to reporting anxiety included having a diagnosis of COVID-19, spending 1- ≥ 3 h focused on COVID-19, having a previous mental illness history, being a current or former smoker, being female, having a previous diagnosis of chronic or respiratory illness, being below age 40, having a limited standard of living, and being a student. Our study reveals how critical it is to emphasize preventive mental health care during pandemics and what factors may make some individuals most vulnerable to anxiety. Further research is recommended to examine GAD levels pre, during and post pandemic. Additional research to explore the long-term impact of the pandemic on mental health is also needed. being a student, and a limited standard of living.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Long Covid Language: English Journal: Heliyon Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.heliyon.2022.e09424

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Long Covid Language: English Journal: Heliyon Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.heliyon.2022.e09424