Quality of Life and Psychological Status of the People with COVID19

Abstract

Background: Aim of the study was to identify the Quality of life and psychological status of the people with COVID 19. Objective: This study’s objective was to find out socio- demographic information, health related information and quality of life and psychological status of the people with COVID 19. Methodology: This study was performed in a cross-sectional study design. This study was conducted to determine quality of life and psychological status of the people with COVID 19. Sample was collected through convenience sampling procedure and total sample was 305. The data was collected from Popular Diagnostic Centre, Savar, Dhaka who are COVID positive. The data collection process was a questionnaire with a mobile phone interview. Data was analyzed with Microsoft Office, Excel 2019 using SPSS 22 version software program and test use of study chi-square test. Result: A total 305 participants completed the Observational study. This study’s participants age Mean ± Std. deviation was, 34.84 ± 12.984. This study’s majority age was 57.5 % (n=175) age range was 26- 49 years. This survey was 65.7% (n=200) were male participants and 34.3% (n=105) were female. Participants from semi urban 49.7% (n=151), from rural 26.8% (n=82) and from urban 23.5% (n=72). Researcher found in this study majority participants with hypertension 14.4% (n=44). In this study 50% (n=153), were suffering by symptoms, among them 19.3% (n=59) suffering by fatigue. Researcher found that there was significantly associated with age and quality of life and also significantly associated with isolation duration and psychological status of COVID 19 people. Conclusion: From the database, it was found that quality of life and psychological status was declined by COVID 19. This study found a standard prevalence. In addition, since this sample size was small, to generate adequate evidence to support decision-making processes at the national level, there should be more studies on quality of life and psychological status of COVID 19 people. Appropriate, adequate, and timely information is needed to build awareness among them. Key words: COVID-19, quality of life, psychological status.