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A study on the impact of Covid-19 on Theyyam performers from North Kerala

Impact of Covid-19 on Theyyam performers from North Kerala: A Retrospective Cohort study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/02/039936
Enrollment
344
Registered
2022-02-02
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Department of psychiatry
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Theyyam performers belonging to either Malayan, Vannan, Koppalan, Paroon, Pulayan, Madhulan Communities 2.Currently residing in either Kasaragod, Kannur or Wayanad district of Kerala 3.The community members should be registered under any of the blocks 4.The participants must be between the age range 18-65 years 5.The participants should be an active Theyyam performer for the past 5 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Holding any permanent job

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.Prevalence of psychological problems among Theyyam performers 2.The psychological effects of Covid-19 pandemic on Theyyam performersTimepoint: 11 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1.The financial difficulties caused by Covid-19 to the Theyyam performers 2.The Quality of Life of Theyyam performers 3.The coping mechanisms of this communityTimepoint: 11 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactRatheesh K

Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

krathi91@gmail.com8825719083

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026