Investigating Algerians' psychological state during covid-19 lockdown

Abstract EN

The objective of the present study is to determine the extent to which mandatory lockdown affected Algerians’ psychological state and their ways to cope with the compelling situation of Covid-19.

a quantitative anonymous online survey was posted on different social networks.

the survey revealed that Algerians displayed high levels of stress and depression during lockdown.

socio-demographic factors such as gender, age, having a history of mental health disorder and occupation were predictors of high level of psychological distress.

prominent level of stress and anxiety was mainly found among women, young adults aged 18-30 years old, and persons with anterior chronic mental distress.