Worry, perceived discrimination, lifestyle changes and protective
factors among recovering patients of COVID-19: A mental health
intervention based study in Delhi, India
Abstract
This study was conducted as part of a mental health intervention (COVID
Response) with individuals who had been diagnosed with coronavirus and
had completed the minimum 14 day isolation period, in the city of Delhi,
India. Through a survey conducted telephonically, we assessed levels of
worry, current mood, protective factors like social support and
availability of adequate medical care, lifestyle changes made through
the phase of diagnosis and recovery, perceived discrimination faced due
to the diagnosis, and the willingness to donate blood plasma to help
other patients affected by the virus. Results indicate that worry
differed significantly across groups with differences in lifestyle
changes, reported mood, availability of medical care, and the
willingness to donate plasma.