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Table 3 Prevalence of anxiety-related symptoms in HCV-infected respondents regarding COVID-19

From: Evaluation of mental health and anxiety level among hepatitis C patients during COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan

Sr #

Parameters

Yes

n (%)

No

n (%)

Not sure

n (%)

χ2

P

1

Restless due to social distancing?

109 (54.5%)

69 (34.5%)

22 (11%)

56.89

0.05

2

Significant weight loss or gain

69 (34.5%)

117 (58.5%)

14 (7%)

79.69

0.003

3

Insomnia or excessive sleep

69 (34.5%)

124 (62%)

7 (3.50%)

102.79

0.004

4

Repeated thoughts of death?

84 (42%)

105 (52.5%)

11 (5.5%)

73.03

0.013

5

Lacking interest in daily life?

123 (61.5%)

48 (24%)

29 (14.5%)

74.11

0.012

6

Fear leaving house

83 (41.5%)

107 (53.5%)

10 (5%)

76.57

0.001

7

Avoided avail healthcare facilities

116 (58%)

63 (31.5%)

21 (10.5%)

67.99

0.011

8

Limited physical contact

164 (82%)

26 (13%)

10 (5%)

215.08

0.004

9

Avoid watching the news

116 (58%)

74 (37%)

10 (5%)

85.48

0.002