Study on Psychological Behavior of Human Population during Covid-19 Pandemic in Sindh, Pakistan

  • NAND LAL
  • NIAZ AHMED
  • NAFEES AHMED
  • JUNAID ALI
  • MUZAMIL AHMED
Keywords: Public health emergencies; cognition, anxiety, Covid-19, novel corona virus

Abstract

COVID-19 (Corona Virus Disease 2019) has significantly resulted in a large number of psychological consequences. The aim of this study is to explore the impacts of COVID-19 on people's mental health, to assist policymakers to develop actionable policies, and help clinical practitioners (e.g., social workers, psychiatrists, and psychologists) provide timely services to affected populations. We sample and analyze the 348 Web users using the approach of the Online Google Document based on GAD-7 (Anxiety) Scale, and we have found that people of Sindh are under Moderate and Severe Anxiety Disorders.

Published
2020-11-27