Journal of Depression and Anxiety
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Department of Statistics, Kerala University, National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog, Sansad Marg, Government of India, 110001, New Delhi, India

Publications

• Research Article   
  COVID-19 Pandemic a Modifier of Social and Mental Health Issues among Researchers in India
  Author(s): Mamta Kumari Thakur* and Radha R. Ashrit
  
  Background: This study aimed to understand the psychosocial impact of the prevailing pandemic and various risk factors associated with adverse mental health outcomes among the scientific community. Methods: An online survey using semi-structured questionnaires was conducted by researchers using Google forms. A total of 640 responses were received from participants of either sex. Depression levels were assessed using the PHQ-9. Statistical analysis was performed using a standard statistical package (SPSS IBM Version 21). Results: The pandemic affected both the personal and professional lives of the researchers. Job loss and nonpayment/ partial salary payments were observed. A substantial reduction in working hours and productivity to a greater extent was also seen. Diverse concentrations of depression were observed .. View More»
  

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