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. 2022 May 8;58(1):45. doi: 10.1186/s41983-022-00481-x

Table 2.

Characteristics of the isolation, stress scales, and self-evaluation of participants

Isolation setting and characteristics n %
Home isolation 353 93.1
Governmental, work, or separate isolation 26 6.9
Isolation conception
 I am persuaded of the value and necessity of isolation 370 97.6
 I am complied under the pressure of MOH, police or community 18 4.8
Isolation behaviour
 Always sleeping in a separated room 319 84.2
 Using personal towels 344 90.8
 Using masks in the presence of other family members 279 73.6
 Putting wastes in double bags 293 77.3
 Using masks when going outdoors for necessary purposes 329 86.8
 Going out during isolation period for socializing 19 5
 Receiving visitors in your home 8 2.1
 Going out for important visits only 81 21.4
 Going out for drive 42 11.1
 Taking care of children 96 25.3
Challenges and support during isolation
 Shortage in any of essential supplies of house 54 14.2
 Received support of relatives or friends 204 53.8
 Support by someone from the house not under quarantine 179 47.2
 Shopping online or calling the nearby shops 34 8.9
 I had to bring house staff myself 12 3.2
 Charitable organization support 6 1.6
Psychological measures
Kessler Score High stress 121 31.9
Low stress 258 68.1
IES_R score High 143 37.7
Low 236 62.3
Mean SD (CI 95%)
Kessler Score 19.47 7.996 (18.67–20.28)
Total IES_Revised 21.27 17.414 (19.52–23.03)
Avoidance subscale 7.98 7.591 (7.22–8.75)
Intrusion subscale 7.32 6.788 (6.63–8.00)
Hyperarousal subscale 5.97 4.902 (5.48–6.47)
Self-evaluation of health services
 Clinical progress 4.14 0.775 (4.06–4.23)
 Psychological aspect 4.11 0.771 (4.02–4.19)
 Socio-economic status 3.90 0.778 (3.82–3.99)
 Overall satisfaction 7.07 2.775 (6.76–7.380