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Few empirical studies on mental morbidity during the COVID-19 lockdown have been carried out in India The present study improves upon methodological limitations of earlier ones and aims to provide prevalence of depression, anxiety and insomnia among general population and examines the determining factors during lockdown in India This study utilized data from an online survey during April 24 to May 07, 2020 using a bi-lingual questionnaire with a countrywide sample of 1015 Results show high prevalence of depressive (12 7%), anxiety (9 0%) and insomnia (21 0%) symptoms using PHQ-9, GAD-7 and ISI-7;comparatively higher than the pre-COVID-19 period in India Respondents living in metros and non-metros were at greater risk of experiencing anxiety and insomnia Single/married individuals not currently co-habiting with their spouse experienced 2-3 fold higher risks of mental morbidity Those concerned about losing their livelihood or reduced earnings, had significantly higher risk of experiencing all three outcomes of interest Risk of depression among Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes was nearly twice compared to higher castes Mental illness history was an important risk factor for depression and anxiety symptoms Findings call for allocation of adequate resources for mental health service delivery in the current scenario, ensuring delivery to those identified at greater risk
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A study of depression, anxiety and insomnia during COVID-19 lockdown. (Special Issue: COVID-19 and demographic impact.)
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