Table 5.
Mental health problems encountered in people in quarantine and among health-care workers
| Variables | Frequency (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-HCWs in quarantine | HCWs in quarantine | HCWs on COVID-19 duty | |
| Not applicable | 22 (20.2) | 24 (22.0) | 36 (33.0) |
| Anxiety | 84 (77.1) | 71 (65.1) | 59 (54.1) |
| Depression | 59 (54.1) | 40 (36.7) | 41 (37.6) |
| Anger | 41 (37.6) | 32 (29.4) | 32 (29.4) |
| Irritability | 63 (57.8) | 46 (42.2) | 42 (38.5) |
| Insomnia | 71 (65.1) | 55 (50.5) | 43 (39.4) |
| Fatigue | 23 (21.1) | 32 (29.4) | 28 (25.7) |
| Guilt | 15 (13.8) | 14 (12.8) | 19 (17.4) |
| Perception of stigma and discrimination | 51 (46.8) | 34 (31.2) | 37 (33.9) |
| Boredom | 63 (57.8) | 42 (38.5) | 23 (21.1) |
| Fear of death | 48 (44.0) | 32 (29.4) | 39 (35.8) |
| Substance withdrawal and craving | 31 (28.4) | 9 (8.3) | 11 (10.1) |
| Worries related to family members | 63 (57.8) | 49 (45.0) | 47 (43.1) |
| Dissatisfaction with the services | 33 (30.3) | 27 (24.8) | 23 (21.1) |
| Other (please specify) | 4 (3.7) | 7 (6.4) | 8 (7.3) |
HCW – Health-care workers