Authors:

Sandesh Kurade

Abstract:

Background: Coronavirus infection is considered as a pandemic. It has created mess around the globe. It has produced loads of psychological problems to all persons. Everyone has to go through different mental health troubles. Children have to go through a major change in way of learning; working professional’s fear of losing their jobs; elderly people have their own problems etc. Objectives: The study aimed to assess the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health of peoples in India. Method: An online survey was administered from November 2020 to January 2021 (92 days) to 1130 Indian citizens. Results: The research findings show that, pandemic significantly affect more on mental health of females across all age groups than males. Effect of pandemic on mental health of females within 76 to 90 years and for males in 61 to 75 years age group is more severe. Conclusions: This study would help the doctors to smoothly deliver mental healthcare system across India. Also, help to maintain the psychological well-being of the Indian population in these unprecedented and desperate times. Sex, age, occupation, income, and level of depression are the most significant factors on mental health of Indian citizens. 

Keywords:

Depression, India, Lockdown, Median test, Mental Health, Pandemic.

Vol & Issue:

VOL.13, ISSUE No.4, December 2021