Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic strained many aspects of daily life, and the propensity of the virus for spreading rapidly affected the world; bringing both stress and psychological health problems throughout the world. This study aims to investigate the level of psychological issues and problems among the population during the COVID-19 pandemic. MethodologyThis was a repeated cross-sectional study (N = 650) made of Pre-Pandemic (n = 338) and During-Pandemic Covid-19 (n = 312) samples conducted in Dardania (Kosovo) municipalities of Prishtina, Prizren, Ferizaj, Gjilan, Gjakova, Peja, Podujeva, Suhareka, Mitrovica, and Vushtrri. The study used both the Demographic Questionnaire and the General Health Questionnaire 28. ResultsThere was a significant difference between the two samples in psychological health problems in general (p = .001), as well as depression (p = .001), social dysfunction (p = .001), somatization (p = .001), anxiety and insomnia (p = .001) in particular. Furthermore, Chi-square analysis showed that there was a very large effect size for participant’ reported accidents, natural disasters, losing a loved one, chronic illnesses, displacement, Domestic violence, imprisonment, and especially divorce. ConclusionsThe COVID-19 pandemic increased psychological health problems and there is a need for the mobilization of psychological health experts to support and to decrease the level of risk in the population for future times.
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