Publications by authors named "Maryam Haj-Yahya"

Background: Implementation of quarantine and lockdown to COVID-19 pandemic has created dramatic negative psychological impact mainly the general population's health worldwide. We aimed to assess the prevalence and predictors of anxiety and stress severity among the Palestinian population.

Methods: A cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted.

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Containment of the coronavirus pandemic relied extensively on the combination of early implementation of quarantine and massive behavioral changes to ensure effectiveness. Decision-makers need to constantly monitor the outbreak situation and the impact of the measures implemented. Yet little is known about the factors influencing adherence and understanding of lockdown measures among the Palestinian community.

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Aggressive quarantine and lockdown measures were implemented as protective public health actions during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Assessing the psychological effects associated with these measures is an important attempt to inform local policymakers in an early stage. Yet little is known about these effects, specifically depression, among the Palestinians.

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