PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF QUARANTINE AND ISOLATION DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
- Author:
KN WIN
1
;
RAG TAN
1
;
MR SABLEE
1
;
MF ABAS
1
;
K THU
2
;
AA TRIVED
1
;
A LAI
3
;
K ISMAIL
1
;
D KOH
3
Author Information
1. Occupational Health Division, Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
2. Disease Control Division, Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam.
3. Occupational Health Division, Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam. PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti of Brunei Darussalam.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Quarantine;
Psychological impact;
COVID-19;
Depression;
Anxiety;
Stress
- From:
Brunei International Medical Journal
2023;19():19-25
- CountryBrunei Darussalam
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction:: Quarantine is a public health measure commonly used to contain spread of an infectious disease; however, it can have significant psychological effects.
Methodology:: This cross-sectional study used a web-based self-administered questionnaire to assess the psychological impact of quarantine and isolation, and its association with demographic factors, quarantine/isolation circumstances, travel and medical history. DASS-42 assessment tool was used to measure for depression, anxiety and stress among individuals who underwent quarantine and isolation during the first wave of COVID-19 outbreak from 9 March until 6 May 2020 in Brunei Darussalam.
Results:: This study obtained 31% (544) response rate. 29.9% reported presence of psychological impact as a result of their quarantine. Based on bivariate and multivariate analyses, female, younger age group, longer quarantine/isolation duration, and pre-existing medical conditions experienced higher psychological effects (anxiety, depression and stress). Depression was significant in younger age individuals, unemployed/retired individuals, and those with pre-existing medical conditions, whilst anxiety was significant in individuals who had contact with a positive COVID-19 case. Pre-existing medical conditions had higher impact on depression (OR 3.82), anxiety (OR 3.26) and stress (OR 3.66).
Conclusion:: This study identified individuals at risk for developing depression, anxiety or stress during quarantine or self-isolation, and who would benefit from additional support and intervention to protect their mental health during this time.
- Full text:2026072215103692767BIMJ2023-19-19-25.pdf
