What is it about?
The purpose of our study was to assess the levels of depression, anxiety and stress among the general population during COVID-19 pandemic using a modified DASS-21 scale and to compare the level of psychological morbidities, between two different geographical locations of India (Kerala and Tamil Nadu).
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Why is it important?
The study reveals that COVID pandemic had definitely created a lot of psychological instability amongst the general public. Our findings propose that constructing a sense of self-management among the general population through providing proper awareness about psychological morbidities and develop necessary interventions that can improve the mental health of vulnerable groups which may be crucial in ensuring preparedness for high contesting environments and adjustments during such pandemic experiences.
Perspectives
Our study shed light on how the COVID-19 has affected the general population in terms of their mental health status.
Dr. Alwin Anilkumar
Griffith College Cork
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This page is a summary of: Psychological Assessment using Modified DASS-21 Scale during COVID-19 Pandemic, Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, August 2022, Sciencedomain International,
DOI: 10.9734/jpri/2022/v34i47a36394.
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Psychological Assessment using Modified DASS-21 Scale during COVID-19 Pandemic
Study to assess the levels of stress, anxiety, depression among the general population during COVID-19 pandemic and to compare the levels of psychological morbidities, between two different geographical locations in India.
Original DASS-21 Questionnaire
The DASS is a set of three self-report scales designed to measure the negative emotional states of depression, anxiety and stress.
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