Covid 19 Pandemic and “Feeling Depressedâ€: An Online Survey
Abstract
The pandemic of coronavirus has brought public life to a standstill and impacted mental health globally that may result in depression.
Objective: To study the proportion of participants feeling depressed.
Method: During the nationwide complete shutdown in India, an online survey to assess the feeling of depression was conducted among 500 participants and among them 478 responded.
Result: The proportion of respondents feeling depressed was 28%. By using Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-9, the proportion of respondents with depression was found to be 51.6% including mild depression.
Conclusion: Feeling depressed during the COVID 19 pandemic is prevalent and should be addressed through mental health program at the community level.
How to cite this article:
Heena, Nazli T, Grover S, Kishore J. Covid 19 Pandemic and “Feeling Depressedâ€: An Online Survey. Epidem Int 2020; 5(2): 27-31.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.7048.202014
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