DOI LINK: https://doi.org/10.59879/adz3w

Paper ID:adz3w

Volume:168

Issue:4

Title:Impact of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic on Quality of Life among Adults in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Abstract:Background: The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic indeed had a far-reaching and significant impact on the quality of life (QoL) worldwide. Its implications affected various facets of people\'s lives, including health, social interactions, economy, and mental well-being. Aim of the Study: This study aimed to elucidate the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on QoL of adults in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A quantitative, non-experimental, descriptive, and correlational cross-sectional design was utilized, 440 adult residents of Riyadh participated in a Microsoft e-survey between October and December 2021 were recruited. The WHOQOL-BREF, a self-administered questionnaire, was employed for data collection; t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and the Kolmogorov–Smirnov test were applied. Results: Results showed the majority of participants were Saudi females, married, aged between 30 and 48, possessing a bachelor\'s degree in education. On average, participants rated their QoL at 4.12 ± 0.86. The highest-rated domain was physical health (67.30 ± 16.89), followed by social relationships (66.55 ± 22.34), psychological well-being (65.62 ± 17.17), and environment (62.86 ± 17.04). Correlation analysis revealed a positive relationship between participants\' perception of QoL and all variables, particularly with their general physical health. Only age emerged as a statistically significant predictor of participants’ perception of QoL. Conclusion: The findings indicate that adults in Riyadh demonstrated a positive perception of their QoL and general health post-COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting a substantial level of satisfaction.

Keywords:COVID-19, Quality of Life, Adults, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Authors:Samah Saad Salem1, 2, 3, 4, Hind Al Ghadeer5, Mona Rkhiyes Alanazi2, 3, 4, Shaykhah Al Bashir2, 3, 4, Atheer Hail Alanazi6, Khulud Kathir Aldhafeer6, Rawan Salem Alanazi6, Shatha Abdulmughny Alaghatny6.

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