Uncovering psychobehavioural implications of SARS-CoV-2 infection in Iran

Autor:	Farshid Abedi, Fateme Jamei, Arash Ziaee, Mohammad Namazi Nia, Seyed Reza Mazlom, Li Ping Wong, Haridah Alias, Mahmoud Danaee, Reza Hajialibeigloo, Samira Mohajer, Masood Ziaee
Rok vydání:	2020
Předmět:	Adult Male 040301 veterinary sciences Cross-sectional study Emotions Psychological intervention Computer-assisted web interviewing Anxiety Iran 0403 veterinary science 03 medical and health sciences Young Adult Medicine Humans Young adult Disease Eradication 030304 developmental biology Aged 0303 health sciences General Veterinary General Immunology and Microbiology business.industry Outbreak COVID-19 04 agricultural and veterinary sciences General Medicine Odds ratio Middle Aged Confidence interval Primary Prevention Cross-Sectional Studies Female medicine.symptom business Demography
Zdroj:	Transboundary and Emerging Diseases
ISSN:	1865-1682
Popis:	Iran is the country in Western Asia most impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. A survey was conducted among the general public in Iran aimed at investigating psychobehavioural issues related to the COVID-19 outbreak, namely (a) barriers to preventive measures against SARS-CoV-2 infection; (b) negative emotions towards SARS-CoV-2 infection; and (c) anxiety levels among the general public in Iran. A cross-sectional, web-based survey using an online questionnaire was carried out between 16 March and 1 April 2020. The six-item version of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-6) was used to assess anxiety levels. A total of 1,789 complete responses were received. Nearly 60% reported having difficulty in wearing a face mask to protect against SARS-CoV-2 infection. The mean and standard deviation (SD) for the total prevention barrier score was 35.8 (SD ± 7.1; range 18-68) out of a possible score of 72. Male respondents [odds ratio (OR) = 1.25; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.03-1.51] and respondents who perceived their health status as poor/fair (OR = 1.49; 95% CI 1.31-1.82) were predictors of high prevention barriers. Negative emotions such as fear (74.6%) followed by depression (43.4%) and stigma (23.0%) associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection were reported. Respondents who perceived their health as poor/fair (OR = 2.19; 95% CI 1.57-3.04) reported a higher likelihood of having higher negative emotions. Findings on anxiety level revealed 68.0% (95% CI 65.8-70.1) reported moderate to severe anxiety. Respondents who perceived their health as poor/fair (OR = 3.46; 95% CI 12.22-5.40) and who were females (OR = 1.91; 95% CI 1.55-2.36) were predictors of moderate to severe anxiety. In conclusion, psychobehavioural interventions are needed to facilitate management and control of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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