Abstract
Background: Stress has become the most serious public health problem since the COVID-19 epidemic, affecting the health of affected individuals and their families. This study's objectives were to evaluate the general public's stress levels following the outbreak in Phayao Province, Thailand, and identify predicting factors for stress.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the general population of 374 citizens in Pong district, Phayao province. The data was collected using a self-reported questionnaire from November to December 2022. The Suanprung Stress Test and the Factors Affecting Stress after the COVID-19 Pandemic Questionnaire were utilized. Descriptive and multiple regression analyses helped explore the relationship between stress and various potential factors.
Results: The study showed a high level of stress ( = 44.90, SD = 15.65). The findings showed that stress levels after the COVID-19 pandemic could be predicted based on five variables, namely, marriage, family, social, economic, and COVID-19-specific factors, at a rate of 44.50 percent with a statistical significance (Adjusted R2 = 0.563, F = 60.839, P-Value < 0.001).
Conclusion: The study has identified various factors contributing to stress in the general population after the COVID-19 pandemic. These findings could be an important tool in formulating personalized strategies to address mental health issues in public settings. We anticipate that our study's outcomes will aid in implementing effective stress management techniques and formulating policies to mitigate the ongoing public health crisis.
Keywords: Collaborative measures, Disease prevention and control, Border health
Recommended Citation
Takaew T, Wongrattanakamon S, Srisookkum T, Katkhaw O, Chairinkam S, Lamluk P.
Predictive Factors of Stress among the Population in Pong District, Phayao Province, Thailand, after the COVID-19 Outbreak.
J Health Res.
2024;
38(2):-.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56808/2586-940X.1072
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