Trust in Medical Professionals Moderates Depression in Hong Kong during COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Given the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and the associated prevention and control measures implemented, the psychological burden brought by the pandemic on citizens is expected to increase. This study is aimed at exploring the predictors of depressive symptoms among Hong Kong people during the epidemic, as well as factors that could potentially alleviate the negative effects of the epidemic.

Methods

The third wave follow-up survey (December 2021 to January 2022) from a longitudinal prospective survey study conducted in Hong Kong was used for a cross-sectional analysis. The participants (n = 803) are adults aged 18 and above in Hong Kong. Logistic and linear regression were performed to test the predictors and moderating effects, respectively, with depression

SUBMITTER: Lai DWL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11921831 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature