Increased psychological distress during COVID-19 and quarantine in Ireland: a national survey
AUTHOR(S)
Tom Burke; Anna Berry; Laura K. Taylor
Published: November 2020
Journal: Journal of Clinical Medicine
The emergence of the coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) resulted in a
global pandemic. The psychological impact of an epidemic is multifaceted and acute, with long-term
consequences. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey-based design was employed, assessing the
psychological impact of COVID-19 on members of the Irish public during the quarantine period
of COVID-19 in Ireland. Participants were invited to complete the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress
Scale-21 (DASS-21) retrospectively (prior to quarantine) and during the quarantine period, as well
as measures of illness perceptions, well-being, and a bespoke measure (the Effects of COVID
Questionnaire, ECQ), which assessed perceptions of COVID-related stresses associated with personal
concerns, caring for children, caring for aging parents, as well as gratitude.
Tom Burke; Anna Berry; Laura K. Taylor November 2020 Increased psychological distress during COVID-19 and quarantine in Ireland: a national survey. Journal of Clinical Medicine, pp. 15.