Psychological Aspects Among Persons Who Tested Positive from Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19)
Abstract
The conflict against COVID-19 is active and escalating. To aid in the outbreak management of COVID-19, it is imperative to assess the public's awareness of the virus at this crucial time. Assessing the Psychological Aspects Among Persons Who Tested Positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic on a local scale would determine their readiness to accept changes in psychological aspects that measures for a long-time span, and consequently introduce further control measures ensuring the safety of the survivors and the general public as a whole, and the psychological aspects of persons who tested positive would provide the baseline data to determine the type of intervention t o implement.
The majority of COVID-19 survivors in Barangay Munoz, Catbalogan City, lacked correct and relevant information regarding the consequences of the infectious virus and safety procedures, which negatively impacted the psychological well-being of those who tested positive. In some way, the respondents demonstrated a willingness to commit the necessary health measures to prevent infection, especially given the severity of the psychological effects; mental and emotional health concerns for the children and family are high, which prompted a positive attitude to face the challenges of combating COVID-19 (coronavirus). However, the majority of the population was closed-minded and unwilling to understand the situation of those who tested positive, which led to the development of social issues that affect a person's well-being in regards to COVID-19 (coronavirus). False information in the community may be the reason for this resistance. The majority of informants adhere to fundamental health protocols, such as wearing masks outside the home and sanitizing their hands, but less so with face shields.
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