Kumari, SParida, SPSahu, DPJena, P.2023-08-092023-08-092022-06Kumari S, Parida SP, Sahu DP, Jena P.. Physical, mental, spiritual and social wellbeing of urban population during the COVID-19 lockdown phases: a cross-sectional study. Indian Journal of Community Health. 2022 Jun; 34(2): 213 – 2190971-75872248-9509http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/221935Background: COVID 19 pandemic created immense mental & physical agony among human beings worldwide. The present study was conducted to assess the physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing of young adults and the elderly, during the lock-down phase of COVID-19. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted among 227 healthy adults in Bhubaneswar, capital of Odisha. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire pertaining to the physical, mental, social and spiritual health of participants. Results: During the lockdown, around two-thirds (65.4%) of the participants reported feeling helpless. The elderly felt more helpless than the young adults. One-third (73, 32.6%) of the participants experienced health issues during the lockdown period. The majority of the study participants (83.8%) mentioned that their family members shared tasks during lockdown which was a very positive sign observed in this study. Faith in God for the elderly and family support for the young adults made them mentally stronger. Conclusion: Managing pandemic needs a multipronged approach. But focusing on psychosocial health will prevent future unseen mental health pandemics and improve the resilience of mankind.Mental HealthSocial HealthSpiritual HealthCovid-19 PandemicLockdownJournal ArticleIndiaAssociate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar, OdishaAdditional Professor, Department of Community Medicine & Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, OdishaSenior Resident (Non Academic), Department of Community Medicine & Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, OdishaJunior Research Fellow, Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar, Odisha