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- Title
Mental Health Response to COVID-19 Pandemic in Iran and Mhealth Solutions.
- Authors
Khademian, Fatemeh; Khademian, Zahra; Koohjani, Zahra; Delavari, Sajad
- Abstract
Background: The COVID-19 is an emerging pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV- 2. During pandemics, people experience stress and anxiety to some extent, and psychological disorders become common. Objective: This study aimed to investigate negative impacts of COVID-19 on Iranian mental health as well as offer mHealth solution to alleviate it. Material and Methods: An online survey was designed using DASS-21 questionnaire. Data were analyzed using multivariate regression models. Results: Finally, 1498 participants filled the questionnaire using snowball sampling. Results showed that 60.8%, 42%, and 52.2% of participants experienced some level of stress, anxiety and depression respectively. Conclusion: Various studies have shown the effectiveness of digital health solutions for mental health problem. These solutions include mHealth (mobile and web-based apps, and social media), as well as Telehealth and Telemedicine (remote consultations and videoconferences) to name a few. These technologies can help people to access right care every place, any time.
- Subjects
IRAN; COVID-19 pandemic; MOBILE health; MENTAL health; DIGITAL technology; MENTAL illness; TELEMEDICINE
- Publication
Journal of Biomedical Physics & Engineering, 2023, Vol 13, p8
- ISSN
2251-7200
- Publication type
Abstract