Mental health status of Chinese residents and its associated factors in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous studies focused on mental health, but few considered both positive and negative aspects within the dual-factor model of psychological well-being. In China, a highly populous country, limited evidence exists regarding mental health and its associated factors following the surge and decline of COVID-19 cases after the loosening of COVID-19 control measures. This study aims to investigate the mental health status of Chinese residents in the aftermath of the pandemic and factors influencing positive and negative indicators using the System-Based Model of Stress.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey of 1,026 participants was conducted in China from March 2-31, 2023, using quota sampling. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was p

SUBMITTER: Li Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11422026 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature