The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Quality of Life and Well-Being in Morocco

Abstract

Introduction: The majority of epidemiological reports focus on confirmed cases of COVID-19. In this study, we aim to assess the health and well-being of adults not infected with Covid-19 after two months of quarantine in Morocco. Materials and methods: Two months after the declaration of quarantine in Morocco following the Covid-19 epidemic, we carried out a descriptive cross-sectional study of 279 Moroccan citizens. We used the Short Form Health Survey (SF-12) as a determinant of quality of life, which is based on eight dimensions of health. The data were collected using an electronic questionnaire distributed online. The participants also indicated their socio-demographic data, their knowledge and practices regarding the Covid-19 pandemic and whether they had chronic health problems. Results: The quality of life of all participants was moderately disrupted during the Covid-19 pandemic with a mental health score (MCS) of 34.49 (± 6.44) and a physical health score (PCS) of 36.10 (± 5.82). Participants with chronic diseases scored lower with 29.28 (± 1.23) in mental health (MCS) and 32.51 (± 7.14) in physical health (PCS). The seriousness of COVID-19 has an impact on the quality of life and health well-being of people and this impact is more marked in people with chronic health problems. Conclusion: Our results confirm the need to pay attention to the health of people who have not been infected with the virus. Our results also point out that uninfected people with chronic illnesses may be more likely to have well-being problems due to quarantine restrictions.

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“…[18] Similar finding was revealed in the study done in Morocco (n=279), where all respondents obtained a physical health score (PCS) of 36.10±5.82 and mental health score (MCS) of 34.49±6.44 based on the SF12 algorithm. [19] The QOL of university students of Malaysia was higher in physical health (75.31±15.11) than other domain. [20] In this study, there was significant association between education status and Vol.11; Issue: 10; October 2021 overall QOL and overall satisfaction (F=3.38, p=0.01; F=3.68,p=0.00, respectively) where higher mean score was found among the people who had higher education level both in overall quality of life and satisfaction.…”

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