Inquiries, Investigations, and Immersion

QUARTER 3 WEEK 3

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SECTION: STEM EUCLID

Quarter 3 Module 3: Selecting Relevant Literature

What I have Learned p. 10

Reflect on your learnings and answer each question in three or moresentences. Write your
answers on your notebook. (10 points each)

1. Do you think a research is complete without a review of relevant literature?Why?

2. Why is there a need to evaluate a source of information before including itin your
literature review?
What I Can Do p. 11-12

Evaluate the research abstract below by filling out the needed informationin the table
below. Write your answers on your notebook.

Research Title: Psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic in thePhilippines

Abstract:
The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic poses a threat to societies’
mental health. This study examined the prevalence of psychiatric symptoms and
identified the factors contributing to psychological impact in the Philippines. A
total of 1879 completed online surveys were gathered from March 28-April 12,
2020. Collected data included socio-demographics, health status, contacthistory,
COVID-19 knowledge and concerns, precautionary measures, information needs,
the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS-21) and the Impact of Events
Scale-Revised (IES-R) ratings. The IES-R mean score was 19.57 (SD=13.12) while the
DASS-21 mean score was 25.94 (SD=20.59). In total, 16.3% of respondents rated
the psychological impact of the outbreak as moderate-to-severe; 16.9% reported
moderate-to-severe depressivesymptoms; 28.8% had moderate-to-severe anxiety
levels; and 13.4% had moderate-to-severe stress levels. Female gender; youth age;
single status; students; specific symptoms; recent imposed quarantine; prolonged
home-stay; and reports of poor health status, unnecessary worry, concerns for
family members, and discrimination were significantly associated with greater
psychological impact of the pandemic and higher levels of stress, anxiety and
depression (p<0.05). Adequate health information, having grown-up children,
perception of good health status and confidence in doctors’ abilities were
significantly associated with lesser psychological impact of the pandemic and
lower levels of stress, anxiety and depression (p<0.05). An English online survey
was used. During the early phase of the pandemic in the Philippines, one-fourth of
respondents reported moderate-to-severe anxiety and one-sixth reported
moderate-to-severe depression and psychological impact. The factors identified
can be used to devise effective psychological support strategies.

Source: Michael L. Tee, et. al, “Psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic in the
Philippines,” Journal of Affective Disorders 227 2020: 379-391, accessed
February 2, 2021, doi:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2020.08.043
 ANSWERS JUSTIFICATIONS
QUESTIONS
(YES or NO) (Explain your answer briefly.)
Is the information
accurate?
Do the authors have the
authority to write on this
topic?
Is the information
objective?
Is the information current
or outdated?
Does it provide basic or in-
depth information?
Based on your evaluation,
can you recommend this
literature?