The Effect of COVID-19 on Quality of Life: A Community-Based Study in Türkiye

İngilizce (OpenAlex)

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to analyze the impact of COVID-19 on the quality of life of individuals who received psychological treatment compared to those who did not. METHODS: The survey method was used to collect data. The questionnaire consisted of questions that elicit the personal characteristics of the participants and the COVID-19-Impact on Quality of Life Scale (COV19-QoL). A total of 480 individuals aged 18 years or older were administered the questionnaires in Türkiye. The data obtained from the survey was analyzed using the SPSS 26 software package. RESULTS: The results showed that the effect of COVID-19 on quality of life differed significantly depending on whether the participants received psychological treatment or not. CONCLUSIONS: It was concluded that individuals who received psychological treatment had a higher impact of COVID-19 on their quality of life. The findings are discussed concerning the relevant literature on theoretical and practical implications.