COVID-19 nationwide lockdown and it's emotional stressors among Malaysian women
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-3-2021
Abstract
This study examines the prevalence rate of emotional distress and identifies its stressors among Malaysian women during the COVID-19 nationwide lockdown. Self-administered questionnaires based on previous studies and the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale - 21 were distributed online, resulting in the recruitment of 1,793 women aged more than 24 years old. Emotional distress was prevalent among the women (37%; N = 669). Marital Issues, Financial Issues, Living Condition, Emotion and Working from Home significantly predicted emotional distress whereas Working on Site did not. We recommend psychological support and intervention strategies to help the affected women.
Keywords
Emotional stressors, Women, Lockdown, COVID-19, Survey
Divisions
fsktm,Education,fac_med
Funders
University Malaya Special COVID-19 Grant (CSRG002-2020SS)
Publication Title
Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development
Volume
31
Issue
3
Publisher
Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publisher Location
2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND