Assessing Anxiety, Depression, and Stress in Indonesian Communities during COVID-19: A Demographic Analysis.

The COVID-19 pandemic that occurred in the late of 2019, has significantly impacted various sectors, including health, the economy, and education. Despite extensive research globally, there is limited literature on the psychological effects of the pandemic in East Asia, particularly in Indonesia. This study aimed to investigate the levels of anxiety, depression, and stress among Indonesian communities during the pandemic, and how these conditions relate to demographic characteristics. Utilizing a crosssectional design, the study employed descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate analyses using the DASS 42 questionnaire. The sample comprised 389 respondents selected through purposive sampling. Analysis through SPSS software, including Chi-Square and multivariate logistic regression tests, revealed that the majority of respondents did not experience significant anxiety (53.7%), while 21.7% and 11.9% experienced moderate and mild anxiety, respectively. Depression was absent in 74% of respondents, though 3.6% to 10% reported mild to extreme levels. Stress was reported by 28.3% of respondents, with 1.5% to 13.6% experiencing extremely severe to mild stress. Significant correlations were found between anxiety, depression, and stress with factors such as sex, age, residential area, and occupation. These findings underscore the need for targeted psychological and financial support, along with collaborative programs aimed at addressing economic, health, and educational challenges exacerbated by the pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]