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RMJ. 2022; 47(2): 265-270


Assessment of the state of mental health by using DASS-21 during COVID-19

Benazir Mahar, Jamshed Warsi, Tazeen Shah.

Abstract
Objective: To assess the depression, anxiety and stress levels among the adult population in response to COVID 19.
Methodology: This online study was conducted between the months of March to June 2020. A DASS-21 questionnaire was utilized in order to screen out the depression, stress and anxiety patients.
Results: Out of 248 participants, 157(63.30%) showed depression, 184(74.19%) showed anxiety and 148(59.67) showed stress. The individuals were showing significantly (p<0.05) more stress who felt they could be infected or those who read COVID-19 related post regularly. Individuals who were worried about, to have infection in their family/friends or suffering financial burden were more in stress, anxiety or depression.
Conclusion: There was high prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress during COVID-19 pandemic because of changes in life style.

Key words: Stress, anxiety, depression, COVID 19.


 
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Mahar B, Warsi J, Shah T. Assessment of the state of mental health by using DASS-21 during COVID-19. RMJ. 2022; 47(2): 265-270.

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Mahar B, Warsi J, Shah T. Assessment of the state of mental health by using DASS-21 during COVID-19. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=121857 [Access: December 04, 2023].

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Mahar B, Warsi J, Shah T. Assessment of the state of mental health by using DASS-21 during COVID-19. RMJ. 2022; 47(2): 265-270.


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Mahar B, Warsi J, Shah T. Assessment of the state of mental health by using DASS-21 during COVID-19. RMJ. (2022), [cited December 04, 2023]; 47(2): 265-270.


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Mahar, B., Warsi, . J. & Shah, . T. (2022) Assessment of the state of mental health by using DASS-21 during COVID-19. RMJ, 47 (2), 265-270.


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Mahar, Benazir, Jamshed Warsi, and Tazeen Shah. 2022. Assessment of the state of mental health by using DASS-21 during COVID-19. Rawal Medical Journal, 47 (2), 265-270.


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Mahar, Benazir, Jamshed Warsi, and Tazeen Shah. "Assessment of the state of mental health by using DASS-21 during COVID-19." Rawal Medical Journal 47 (2022), 265-270.


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Mahar, Benazir, Jamshed Warsi, and Tazeen Shah. "Assessment of the state of mental health by using DASS-21 during COVID-19." Rawal Medical Journal 47.2 (2022), 265-270. Print.


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Mahar, B., Warsi, . J. & Shah, . T. (2022) Assessment of the state of mental health by using DASS-21 during COVID-19. Rawal Medical Journal, 47 (2), 265-270.


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