Psychosocial aspects of COVID-19 among women in Hilla general population

Abstract

Background: We are in the middle of a global health crisis unlike any other in the United Nations' 75-year existence, one that is killing people, inflicting human suffering, and upsetting lives. This isn't just a medical emergency, though. It's a disaster on a humanitarian, economic, and sociological level. The Coronavirus disease (Covid-19), which the World Health Organization has classed as a pandemic, is wreaking devastation in society on medical, psychological, and social levels. Therefore, this study aimed at investigate the psychosocial aspects of COVID-19 among women and associated factors. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study conducted by non probability (convenience) sample of 250 women was selected through attended the primary health care centers. The reliability of the questionnaire was achieved through a pilot study and then presented to experts to prove its validity. The total number of items included in the questionnaire was 22-items to investigate psychological aspects and 20-items to social aspects. The data was collected by using the interview method and analyzed by the application of descriptive and inferential statistical data analysis approach. Results: The results of the study indicated that (72.40%) of the women exhibited a significant psychological aspects and (59.20%) exhibited a moderate social burden.