By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D.Aug 1 2022Reviewed by Aimee Molineux Scientists worldwide have recently conducted a large-scale survey to investigate the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on mental health issues in low-to-middle income countries.
A considerable economic deprivation together with the fear of COVID-19 related morbidity and mortality has increased mental health issues, including anxiety, stress, depression, and anguish, in the global general population throughout the pandemic. Moreover, pandemic-related movement restrictions and lockdowns have added extra burden on mental health conditions.
The findings of the surveys were correlated with the timing of lean season and onset of the pandemic. In agricultural regions of low-to-middle income countries, lean season refers to the period between planting and harvesting when income and food insecurities increase due to lack of job opportunities and crop scarcities.
In kenya, a contrasting trend was observed, which demonstrated a significant improvement in food security in October of a typical year compared to that in April. Considering the seasonal food security trend, the survey analysis revealed that the improvement in mental health status observed with the progression of the pandemic is not solely due to the declining effects of the pandemic. Seasonal food security also contributes significantly to this improvement.
After adjusting for seasonal variation in mental health status, the findings revealed a significant long-lasting negative impact of the pandemic on mental health.
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