Co-occurrence of depression, anxiety and increased alcohol use during the late stage of the COVID-19 pandemic in Saskatchewan, Canada: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and substance use is well recognised. COVID-19 impacted Saskatchewan particularly hard as it has a higher prevalence of alcohol consumption than the national average. Our study investigated the prevalence and associated factors of co-occurrence of poor mental health and alcohol consumption (also referred to as dual experience) among Saskatchewan adults.

Method

Cross-sectional data of 1034 eligible adults collected between July and November 2022, were analysed. Dual experience was defined as mild to severe symptoms of depression (Patient Health Questionaire-9) and/or anxiety (Generalised Anxiety Disorder-7) AND increased alcohol consumption during the later stage of COVID-19 pandemic. Multivariable binary logistic re

SUBMITTER: Muhajarine N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11816685 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature