The anxiety levels of participants in this study showed that males experienced higher anxiety levels than did females. Possibly having to do with the reality of men going out of their homes more often than women for employment, to bring home essential commodities, and having to worry about a chance of exposing their families to the virus. It was also found that younger participants had higher anxiety levels than older participants. This could be due to the younger population attending school and working while the older population are usually retired or unemployed. It was also implied that the younger population experienced higher levels of anxiety due to having more exposure to COVID-19 information on social media, leading to more stress. Lastly, individuals with lower incomes and greater financial losses experienced higher levels of anxiety (Chauhan et al., 2020).

As we navigate the post-COVID era, it becomes imperative to comprehend the multiple effects of anxiety and explore strategies to mitigate its impact on individuals and societies.

However, the prolonged duration of the pandemic, coupled with factors such as fear of infection, social isolation, financial instability, and loss of loved ones, has intensified feelings of apprehension and distress.

Surveys conducted during the pandemic reveal a significant uptick in anxiety symptoms across diverse populations, indicating the widespread psychological toll of COVID-19