Table 4.

Association among perceived COVID-19 related symptoms and social stressors, and mental health impact (n = 589).

Parameter	% in the sample	% Stress (>10)	% Anxiety (>6)	% Depression (>9)
COVID-19 like symptom#
Single symptom	16.3	61.5***	37.5***	59.4
More than one symptom	20.9	74.8	48.8	69.9
No symptom	62.8	50.0	16.5	60.0
Recent quarantine in last 14 days
Yes	2.2	69.2	53.8*	84.6
No	97.8	56.8	26.0	61.5
Contact with individuals with confirmed cases of COVID-19
Yes	4.4	84.6**	76.9***	61.5
No	95.6	55.8	26.8	62.0
Contact with individuals with suspected COVID-19 or infected materials
Yes	11.9	71.4*	24.3	72.9
No	88.1	55.1	27.0	60.5

^#Symptoms including Fever for at least one day, Headache, Dizziness, Myalgia, Cough, Runny Nose, Breathing Difficulty, etc.

^***p < 0.001, ^**p < 0.01, * p < 0.05.