TABLE 5.
Association of level of depression with variables of respondent (n = 325)
| Association | Test value | P value |
|---|---|---|
| Sex of respondent | 3.081 | 0.379 |
| Educational qualification | 36.701 | 0.001 |
| History of diabetes mellitus | 13.005 | 0.003 |
| Duration of hospitalization | 19.520 | 0.007 |
| Mental distress due to social distancing | 28.881 | 0.001 |
| Being affected by posts on social media | 32.667 | 0.001 |
| Fear of losing job | 10.780 | 0.013 |
| Fear of being harmful to family members | 29.990 | 0.001 |
| Fear of further contamination | 13.715 | 0.003 |
| Receiving antidepressant drug | 11.550 | 0.006 |
| Interruption of personal life | 48.963 | 0.001 |