Psychological impact of COVID-19 Pandemic: An internet based survey

Abstract

Introduction & Objectives: COVID-19 Pandemic has caused tremendous turmoil across the world. Disease and measures to control it can cause fear and stress in many individuals, which in turn may lead to various mental health issues. This study was planned to find out various psychological issues in general public during lockdown period.
Materials and Methods : This was an online internet based survey using a self-designed questionnaire, including socio-demographic profile, clinical profile, and questions about various psychological symptoms.
Results : Repeated thoughts about corona were significantly higher in person with current psychiatric conditions. Sadness was reported significantly higher in non-medical person than the health care workers. Sadness was reported more by female participants and person with current psychiatric illness. Similarly person with current psychiatric illness reported more disturbed sleep, excess worries, and dysfunctions in life.