Version 1
: Received: 10 May 2023 / Approved: 11 May 2023 / Online: 11 May 2023 (04:17:09 CEST)
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Abolfathi Momtaz, Y.; Zanjari, N.; Delbari, A.; Forughan, M. The Psychological Impact of Covid-19: A National Survey among Iranian Citizens. Preprints.org2023, 2023050779. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202305.0779.v1
Abolfathi Momtaz, Y.; Zanjari, N.; Delbari, A.; Forughan, M. The Psychological Impact of Covid-19: A National Survey among Iranian Citizens. Preprints.org 2023, 2023050779. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202305.0779.v1
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Abolfathi Momtaz, Y.; Zanjari, N.; Delbari, A.; Forughan, M. The Psychological Impact of Covid-19: A National Survey among Iranian Citizens. Preprints.org2023, 2023050779. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202305.0779.v1
Abolfathi Momtaz, Y.; Zanjari, N.; Delbari, A.; Forughan, M. The Psychological Impact of Covid-19: A National Survey among Iranian Citizens. Preprints.org 2023, 2023050779. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202305.0779.v1
Abstract
Identifying the psychological impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the general population can help with planning and preparing for future pandemics. The main objective of the current study was to examine the psychological impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic among Iranian citizens in 2021. The current study used an online cross-sectional survey via web-based questionnaires among Iranian citizens. Perceived feelings during the COVID-19 pandemic were measured by the validated self-reported inventory by Reynolds et al, 2007. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including percent, mean, and standard deviation, as well as inferential statistics, including, correlation, chi-square, independent t-test, and analysis of variances (ANOVA) by SPSS.22. The average age of the respondents was 34.62 (±11.86). The most frequent feelings experienced by Iranian citizens were boredom (44.0%), nostalgia (40.6%), anxiety (35.3%), and nervousness (34.1%). Female participants, younger respondents, unemployed, single individuals, and those living in the urban areas experienced significantly higher levels of the negative feelings. The results of the study showed the high prevalence of the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in Iranian citizens, particularly among women, single, and unemployed people. Therefore, we need to develop more supportive and consultative packages for future pandemics as well as implement psychological rehabilitation after the crises.
Keywords
COVID-19 Pandemic; Emotions; Iran; National Survey; Online Study; Psychological Impact
Subject
Public Health and Healthcare, Public Health and Health Services
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