Psychological outcomes of depression after legally enforced quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Legally enforced quarantines during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in increased psychological distress, particularly among individuals with pre-existing mental health conditions. In this study, part of the Cologne Corona Counselling and Support for Infected and Contact Persons During the Quarantine Period (CoCo-Fakt) project, we hypothesised that individuals with pre-existing depression experienced greater psychological distress during legally imposed quarantine/isolation and thus require additional support. We also aimed to explore whether coping mechanisms and resilience can enhance the care provided to at-risk individuals facing similar situations.

Methods

This study included 10,033 participants (infected and contact persons) registered with the Cologne Public

SUBMITTER: Fabrice A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12766936 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature