Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health of the General Population, Students, and Health Care Workers

Authors

  • Sabina Sankhi Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Program, School of Health and Allied Sciences, Pokhara University, Kaski, Nepal
  • Nirmal Raj Marasine Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Program, School of Health and Allied Sciences, Pokhara University, Pokhara-30, Kaski, Nepal https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4353-382X

Keywords:

COVID-19 pandemic, General population, Health care workers, Viral Disease, Cornavirus, Mental Health

Abstract

Background: The COVID-19 among humans is spreading heavily and is largely impacting the mental health of the general population, students, and health care workers worldwide. Hence, this review aims to summarize the literatures addressing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of the general population, students, and health care workers.

Methods: Published articles concerning mental health of the general population, students, and health care workers related to the COVID-19 outbreak have been considered and reviewed.

Results and discussion: Mental health symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression are common psychological reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic in the general population, students, and health care workers. This collectively influences daily behavior, economy, prevention strategies and decision making from policy makers and health organizations, weakening the strategies of COVID-19 control leading to more morbidity and mental health needs at the global level.

Conclusion: There is a need for more evidence-based research from other affected countries, particularly in vulnerable populations such as children and adolescents, people of lower socioeconomic status, and those residing in rural areas, so that valid strategies can be developed and COVID-19 and outbreaks of similar types in the near future can be prevented

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2020-10-04

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Sankhi, S., & Marasine, N. R. (2020). Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health of the General Population, Students, and Health Care Workers. Europasian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2(4), 64–72. Retrieved from https://nepjol.info./index.php/ejms/article/view/35645

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Vol. 2 (2020): Europasian Journal of Medical Sciences (EJMS)| COVID-19 Special Issue 4

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Review Articles

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