Indonesian Journal for Health Sciences (IJHS)
Vol 9, No 1 (2025): March

THE CORRELATION BETWEEN COVID-19 KNOWLEDGE AND COMMUNITY ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION IN INDONESIA’S RED ZONE DURING THE PANDEMIC

Prakoso, Denny Anggoro (Unknown)
Dewi, Anis Prima (Unknown)
Azzahra, Anindya Faradila (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Mar 2025

Abstract

The rapid spread of Covid-19 has impacted physical and psychological well-being globally, including in Indonesia. Anxiety and depression are prevalent psychological challenges during the pandemic. This study aimed to assess the relationship between Covid-19 knowledge and psychological outcomes—anxiety and depression—among residents in Indonesia's high-risk "red zones." A cross-sectional design was employed, involving 394 respondents who met inclusion criteria, selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using online surveys incorporating the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP), GAD-7, and PHQ-9 questionnaires. Results indicated that 84.5% of respondents had good knowledge of Covid-19. However, 35.3% and 27.9% reported depression and anxiety, respectively. Spearman correlation analysis found no significant relationship between Covid-19 knowledge and either anxiety (p = 0.311) or depression (p = 0.356). These findings suggest that while knowledge levels were high, psychological issues persisted, highlighting a gap in addressing mental health during the pandemic. This study underscores the need for targeted interventions to mitigate the psychological impact of Covid-19 in high-risk communities

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJHS

Publisher

Subject

Nursing Public Health

Description

The Indonesia Journal for Health Sciences publishes articles that report novel findings of health in the areas of : Nursing Midwifery Public health Medicine Pharmacy Biochemistry Molecular biology related drug ...