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.