The Effect of COVID-19 on Quality of Life: A Community-Based Study in Türkiye

Objective The purpose of this study was to analyze the impact of COVID-19 on the quality of life of individuals who received psychological treatment compared to those who did not.Methods The survey method was used to collect data. The questionnaire consisted of questions that elicit the personal characteristics of the participants and the COVID-19-Impact on Quality of Life Scale (COV19-QoL). A total of 480 individuals aged 18 years or older were administered the questionnaires in T & uuml;rkiye. The data obtained from the survey was analyzed using the SPSS 26 software package.Results The results showed that the effect of COVID-19 on quality of life differed significantly depending on whether the participants received psychological treatment or not.Conclusions It was concluded that individuals who received psychological treatment had a higher impact of COVID-19 on their quality of life. The findings are discussed concerning the relevant literature on theoretical and practical implications.