Identification and comparison of pandemic-to-symptom networks of South Korea and the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic resulted in a dramatic increase in the prevalence of anxiety and depression globally. Although the impact on the mental health of young adults was especially strong, its underlying mechanisms remain elusive.

Materials and methods

Using a network approach, the present study investigated the putative pathways between pandemic-related factors and anxiety and depressive symptoms among young adults in South Korea and the U.S. Network analyses were conducted on cross-country data collected during the COVID-19 lockdown period (n = 1,036). Our model included depression symptoms (PHQ-9), generalized anxiety symptoms (GAD-7), and COVID-19-related factors (e.g., COVID-19-related traumatic stress, pandemic concerns, access to medical

SUBMITTER: Park M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10328092 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature