*3.5. Multiple Linear Regression Analysis*

Multiple linear regression analysis was done to find the impact of three categorical independent variables, age, educational level and BMI, on four dependent outcomes, namely, general mental status, negative attitude, the impact of COVID-19 event and negative health impact. Table 5 shows age as a significant predictor for abnormal general mental status, development of negative attitude, eliciting impact of COVID-19 event and susceptibility to meet negative health impact. In addition to this, high bodyweight is another reason for altered mental status, negative attitude and developing impact of COVID-19 quickly. Overall, differences in the educational level have not shown any mental health impact.
