Volume 11 - Volume 11
A Survey-based Study of Psychological Impact of Lock Down Due to COVID 19 Pandemic on Indian Working Class Using Statistical Design
Abstract
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19), identified within the Wuhan, Hubei Province of China in
November 2019, needs distinct attention because of its fatal nature. The spreading of any infectious
diseases is generally prevented by quarantine and containment or locking down of the populations in
danger. Countries suffering from COVID-19 are declaring the country lockdown and restricting
public movement. India also has declared full lockdown and restricted public movement to a large
extent. Such drastic steps have a severe psychological impact on populations. Being locked up for
weeks in a very confined space with the same group of individuals being depressed, nervous, and
tired, which is further aggravating various domestic and interpersonal issues. A web-based survey
was formed which supported a cross-sectional sampling method and collected data across different
working-class population groups in India. The responders had a beginner level of knowledge about
the COVID-19 infection and adequate knowledge about its preventive aspects was unknown. Results
indicate that 13% of the respondents experienced severe anxiety, 11% moderate anxiety, and 28%
are mildly anxious. The results suggest that governments should find effective ways to disseminate
unbiased COVID-19 knowledge to reduce population insecurity and provide the best mental
equipment to cope with the pandemic.
Paper Details
PaperID: 2482
Author's Name: Sambit Prasad Kar, Nirmal Kumar Rout and Jonathan Joshi
Volume: Volume 11
Issues: Volume 11
Keywords: COVID-19, Novel Corona Virus, Data Analysis, Anxiety, Working Class.
Year: 2021
Month: August
Pages: 4531-4544