Maldives National Journal of Research

The Maldives National Journal of Research (MNJR) is a research journal of the Maldives National University published by the Postgraduate Research Centre. MNJR is a multidisciplinary journal of research in all disciplines relevant to the Maldives. Although in the coming years, it is expected that this journal will evolve into specialist journals in various disciplines, the first one is generalist in nature. The journal publishes research articles, literature reviews, book reviews, comments, opinion and perspectives.

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    Psychological stress imposed on residents of Malé city during the state implemented lockdown
    (Maldives National University, 2021-07) Abdulla, Anoof; Hussain, Latheefa; Samha, Aminath; Nizam, Mariyam Nahaa; Ibrahim, Mariyam Nasma; Mohamed, Aminath Ramiya
    The social isolation imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic brings out some worrying indicators about the public facing mental health issues and mostly, psychological stress, anxiety and depression. While the previous studies have suggested that pandemics impose a broad spectrum of psychological impacts, many people across the globe are currently facing the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, mainly because of the strict containment measures that are being enforced. People are being forced to stay indoors with heavy penalties if failed to abide by, and this has led to a very stressful and monotonous days. This paper shall address into reverberation of Maldivian government enforced curfew, lockdown and closure of public places including schools, colleges, universities and offices on the emergence of the first case of COVID-19 community transmission in Malé City on April 15, 2020 and until May 28, 2020. This paper shall also address the impact on psychological stressing of people living in the Malé City.
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