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Use of an Online Platform to Evaluate the Impact of Social Distancing Measures on Psycho-Physical Well-Being in the COVID-19 Era

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  • Stefania Scuri

    (School of Medicinal and Health Products Sciences, University of Camerino, 62032 Macerata, Italy)

  • Marina Tesauro

    (Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy)

  • Fabio Petrelli

    (School of Medicinal and Health Products Sciences, University of Camerino, 62032 Macerata, Italy)

  • Ninfa Argento

    (School of Medicinal and Health Products Sciences, University of Camerino, 62032 Macerata, Italy)

  • Genny Damasco

    (School of Medicinal and Health Products Sciences, University of Camerino, 62032 Macerata, Italy)

  • Giovanni Cangelosi

    (Units of Diabetology, ASUR Marche, Area Vasta 4, 63900 Fermo, Italy)

  • Cuc Thi Thu Nguyen

    (Department of Pharmaceutical Administration and Economics, Hanoi University of Pharmacy, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam)

  • Demetris Savva

    (Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Nicosia General Hospital, Nicosia 2029, Cyprus)

  • Iolanda Grappasonni

    (School of Medicinal and Health Products Sciences, University of Camerino, 62032 Macerata, Italy)

Abstract

Background: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2) and the worldwide health crisis have significantly changed both people’s habits and lifestyles. Most of the studies found in the literature were carried out on specific professional categories in the socio-health sector, taking into consideration psychological disorders in relation to work. The purpose of this study was to analyze the psychological impact on a portion of the normal population subjected to lockdown. Methods: A questionnaire was distributed in the period between 23 March 2020 and 18 May 2020 (during Italian lockdown) using an online platform. The scales GAD-7, IES-r, PHQ-9 and MANSA were used to investigate the level of anxiety, the presence of post-traumatic stress disorder, the severity of depression and the perceived quality of life, respectively. Results: Four hundred and eight Italian subjects responded. Females and younger people were more affected by anxiety and depression. Post-traumatic stress disorder affected about 40% of the population sample, significantly young people and women, thus attesting to an important psychopathological response. About one-fifth of the sample population recorded an unsatisfactory quality of life. Conclusions: The results highlight the need to set up preventive interventions (primary and secondary), trying to focus on the most fragile group of subjects from a psychosocial point of view, in order to obtain a significant reduction in psychophysical damage in terms of relapses and outcomes.

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  • Stefania Scuri & Marina Tesauro & Fabio Petrelli & Ninfa Argento & Genny Damasco & Giovanni Cangelosi & Cuc Thi Thu Nguyen & Demetris Savva & Iolanda Grappasonni, 2022. "Use of an Online Platform to Evaluate the Impact of Social Distancing Measures on Psycho-Physical Well-Being in the COVID-19 Era," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(11), pages 1-10, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:11:p:6805-:d:830352
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