PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS

OF CORONA VIRUS
DISEASE 19

MARY ANN DIMAYUGA-

CANTOS, RN
CORONA VIRUS DISEASE (COVID 19)

• Is an infectious disease caused by Coronavirus

that can be transmitted through droplets of
saliva or nasal discharges from an infected
person
• Proper handwashing or alcohol use, wearing
mask and face shields, and social distancing
are identified ways to prevent its transmission
(WHO, 2020)
Symptoms of COVID-19
• MAIN SYMPTOMS
– Fever
– Coughing
– Shortness of breath
– Fatigue
– Chills, sometimes with shaking
– Body aches
– Headache
– Sore throat
– Loss of smell or taste
– Nausea
– Diarrhea
Symptoms of COVID-19
• SEVERE SYMPTOMS
– Trouble breathing or shortness of breath
– Ongoing chest pain or pressure
– New confusion
– Can’t wake up fully
– Bluish lips or face
– Strokes
• Face. Is one side of the person’s face numb or drooping? Is their smile
lopsided?
• Arms. Is one arm weak or numb? If they try to raise both arms, does
one arm sag?
• Speech. Can they speak clearly? Ask them to repeat a sentence.
• Time. Every minute counts when someone shows signs of a stroke.
Call 911 right away.
COMPLICATION
- Pneumonia
- Respiratory Failure
- Septic Shock
- Death
CORONAVIRUS PREVENTION
• Wash hands
• Practice social distancing
• Cover nose and mouth in
public
• Clean and disinfect
• Use a mix of household
bleach and water (1/3 cup of
bleach per galloon of water)
• Wear gloves when you clean
and discarding items
EFFECTS OF COVID- 19 PANDEMIC
A) Healthcare
– Challenges in the diagnosis,
quarantine and treatment of
suspected or confirmed cases
– High burden of the functioning of
the existing medical system
– Patients with other disease and
health problems are getting
neglected
– Overload on doctors and other
healthcare professionals, who are
at a very high risk
– Overloading of medical shops
– Requirement for high protection
– Disruption of medical supply chain
Haleem, A. (2020)
EFFECTS OF COVID- 19 PANDEMIC
B) Economic
– Slowing of the
manufacturing of essential
goods
– Disrupt the supply chain of
products
– Losses in national and
international business
– Poor cash flow in the market
– Significant slowing down in
the revenue growth
Haleem, A. (2020)
 EFFECTS OF COVID- 19 PANDEMIC
C) Social
– Service sector is not being able to provide their
proper service
– Cancellation or postponement of large-scale sports
and tournaments
– Avoiding the national and international travelling
and cancellation of services
– Disruption of celebration of cultural, religious and
festive events
– Undue stress among the population
– Social distancing with our peers and family members
– Closure of the hotels, restaurants and religious
places
– Closure of places for entertainment such as movie
and play theatres, sports clubs, gymnasiums,
swimming pools, and so on.
– Postponement of examinations

Haleem, A. (2020)
PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF COVID-19
ANXIETY
• Persistent worry or feeling
overwhelmed by emotions.
• Excessive worry about a number
of concerns, such as health
problems or finances, and a
general sense that something
bad is going to happen.
• Restlessness and irritability.
• Difficulty concentrating, sleep
problems and generally feeling
on edge.

APS (2020)
 PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF COVID-19

PANIC ATTACK
– Sweating, trembling, shortness of
breath or a feeling of choking.
– A pounding heart or rapid heart rate,
and feelings of dread.
– Such attacks often happen suddenly,
without warning.
– People who experience panic attacks
often become fearful about when the
next episode will occur, which can
cause them to change or restrict their
normal activities.

APS (2020)
 PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF COVID-19

DEPRESSION
• A lack of interest and pleasure
in daily activities.
• Significant weight loss or gain.
• Insomnia or excessive
sleeping.
• Lack of energy or an inability
to concentrate.
• Feelings of worthlessness or
excessive guilt.
• Recurrent thoughts of death
or suicide.

APS (2020)
 PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF COVID-19
SUICIDE
• Talking about dying or harming oneself.
• Recent loss through death, divorce, separation,
even loss of interest in friends, hobbies and
activities previously enjoyed.
• Changes in personality like sadness, withdrawal,
irritability or anxiety.
• Changes in behavior, sleep patterns and eating
habits.
• Erratic behavior, harming self or others.
• Low self-esteem including feelings of
worthlessness, guilt or self-hatred.
• No hope for the future, believing things will never
get better or nothing will change.
APS (2020)
• COVID-19 has and is likely to affect people from

•
many countries, in many geographical locations.
Do not refer to people with the disease as
Message for the
“COVID-19 cases”, “victims” “COVID-19
families” or “the diseased”. They are “people
General Population
who have COVID-19”, “people who are being
treated for COVID-19”, or “people who are
(WHO)
recovering from COVID-19”
• Minimize watching, reading or listening to news
about COVID-19 that causes you to feel anxious
or distressed; seek information only from
trusted sources and mainly so that you can take
practical steps to prepare your plans and
protect yourself and loved ones.
• Protect yourself and be supportive to others.
• Find opportunities to amplify positive and
hopeful stories and positive images of local
people who have experienced COVID-19.
• Honour carers and healthcare workers
supporting people affected with COVID-19 in
your community.
 REFERENCES
• World Health Organization (2020).
• Haleem, Abid (2020), Effects of COVID 19 pandemic in daily life. Retrieved from:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7147210
• American Psychological Association (2020), Psychological impact of COVID-19: Know
the signs of anxiety, panic attacks, depression and suicide. Retrieved from
https://www.apa.org/topics/covid-19/psychological-impact
• WHO (2020), Mental health and psychosocial considerations during the COVID-19
outbreak . Retrieved from
https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/mental-health-considerations.
pdf

• WHO (2020), Coping with stress during the 2019-nCoV outbreak . Retrieved from:
https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/coping-with-stress.pdf
• https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kasim-
Karatas/publication/343976009_Psychological_Effects_of_COVID-
19_Pandemic_on_Society_and_Its_Reflections_on_Education/links/5f4b718192851c6c
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on-Education.pdf