It is aimed to investigate the depression and quality of life of Turkish society caused by Covid-19 pandemic and reveal the relationship between them
Study hypothesis that people are tend to be depressed and the quality of life is affected
negatively by Covid-19 pandemic. Although Turkey has affected moderately, the immediate
change on depression and quality of life observable and measurable. It is aimed to
investigate the depression and quality of life of Turkish society caused by Covid-19 pandemic
and reveal the relationship between them. According to existing data and perspective of
psychology and physiotherapy, potential solutions will be aligned.
Other: Online survey
Volunteer individuals enrolled the study after approval an online informed consent form. Sociodemographic data of the participants recorded as an online survey. Then, patient reported outcomes were used to assess depression (Zung depression Scale) and quality of life (WHO Qualiy of Life - Bref version).
Inclusion Criteria:
- being Turkish
- understanding Turkish
- currently living in Turkey
- being between the age of 15 - 65
- being literate
- have internet access
Exclusion Criteria:
- being diagnosed with a psychological disorder before the pandemic
- having missing value on outcome measures
- giving incomprehensible answering
Okan University
Istanbul, Turkey