Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Rural Population in Iran

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Research/Original Article (دارای رتبه معتبر)
Abstract:

The COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused anxiety and fear in humans, has negatively affected the mental health of millions of people. This study aimed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 disease on mental health of Iranian rural households. A cross-sectional study was carried out on 375 rural households from October 2nd to 29th, 2020. Data was gathered using the Symptom Checklist 90 (SCL-90) questionnaire. Descriptive analysis and multivariable logistic regression were performed to evaluate the factors associated with mental health. High rates of paranoid ideation disorder (64.6%), interpersonal sensitivity (59.5%), and hostility (48.1%) were recorded among the Iranian rural population during the COVID-19 pandemic. Females tended to show more symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, and paranoid ideation. Additionally, gender, the number of children, amount of loans, loss of a family member or friend due to COVID-19, worry about food insecurity, exposure to news about COVID-19, and access to medical centers were significant predictors of mental health. These findings indicate the need for public policies centered on mental disorders in rural areas during the COVID19 pandemic and the need for measures to protect vulnerable groups in the rural population.

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English
Published:
Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, Volume:24 Issue: 3, May 2022
Pages:
537 to 549
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سامانه نویسندگان
  • Rezvan Ghanbari Movahed
    Corresponding Author (1)
    Associate Professor Department of Agriculture, University of Lorestan, Khorramabad, Iran
    Ghanbari Movahed، Rezvan
  • Saeed Gholamrezai
    Author (2)
    Associate Professor Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, University of Lorestan, Khorramabad, Iran
    Gholamrezai، Saeed
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