ABSTRACT

This study examines the prevalence rate of emotional distress and identifies its stressors among Malaysian women during the COVID-19 nationwide lockdown. Self-administered questionnaires based on previous studies and the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale – 21 were distributed online, resulting in the recruitment of 1,793 women aged more than 24 years old. Emotional distress was prevalent among the women (37%; N = 669). Marital Issues, Financial Issues, Living Condition, Emotion and Working from Home significantly predicted emotional distress whereas Working on Site did not. We recommend psychological support and intervention strategies to help the affected women.

摘要

这项研究检查了情绪困扰的流行率，并确定了 COVID-19 全国封锁期间马来西亚女性的压力源。基于先前研究和抑郁焦虑和压力量表 - 21 的自我管理问卷在线分发，从而招募了 1,793 名 24 岁以上的女性。情绪困扰在女性中普遍存在（37%；N = 669）。婚姻问题、财务问题、生活条件、情绪和在家工作显着预测了情绪困扰，而现场工作则没有。我们推荐心理支持和干预策略来帮助受影响的妇女。