Psychological and behavioral impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and containment among the general tunisian population
Introduction Since COVID19 pandemic emergence, containment measure have been taken by the Tunisian government imposing a new lifestyle resulting in psychological repercussions and a change in behavior. Objectives Highlighting changes of behavior and lifestyle of the general public secondary to the C...
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| Published in: | European psychiatry 2021-04, Vol.64 (S1), p.S278-S278 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
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| Language: | eng |
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| Summary: | Introduction Since COVID19 pandemic emergence, containment measure have been taken by the Tunisian government imposing a new lifestyle resulting in psychological repercussions and a change in behavior. Objectives Highlighting changes of behavior and lifestyle of the general public secondary to the COVID19 pandemic and to confinement and to assess their levels of psychological. Methods This is a qualitative, descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study realized between April and May 2020 with the general public using an anonymous online questionnaire covering: socio-demographic data; behavior during confinement; epidemic psychological impact; Mental health status was measured using Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale(DASS-21). Anger level was assessed by STAXI-10 items. Results 132 responses were received: 68.2% were women; the average age 32.01(±11.10); half were single; 77.3% were at higher education level; 41.7% were healthcare professionnels. Consumption increased by 26.5% in coffee, 8.3% tobacco and 1.5% alcohol. 33.3% of participants increased their religious practice. 56.1% experienced sleep disorder mostly women(p |
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| ISSN: | 0924-9338 1778-3585 |