摘要：Current research aims to analyze the experiences of families about their psycho-social well-being in the wake of COVID-19. A cross-sectional survey was conducted from the 557 households in Islamabad between the months of November & December 2021. Knowledge and practices to prevent COVID-19, self-efficacy and trust in the sources of information were assessed by using a self-administered structured questionnaire. The findings of the study illustrated that majority of the respondents were aware of the COVID-19 pandemic, its common symptoms, and formal and informal precautionary measures/treatment. However, COVID-19 has impacted their psychosocial well-being. Results indicated that psychological well-being is significantly affected by resilience and knowledge of COVID-19, whereas, self-efficacy and trust of sources has no significant impact on psychological wellbeing. The findings also highlighted the significant impact of resilience and self-efficacy on social wellbeing and self-efficacy also has a significant correlation with psychological wellbeing. The study concluded that COVID-19 has not only altered the routine life of families but also affected their psychosocial wellbeing irrespective of individuals affected or not affected by the infection. It is recommended that steps may be taken at Webology (ISSN: 1735-188X) Volume 19, Number 3, 2022 515 http://www.webology.org the community and government level to mitigate the psychosocial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on families.
