Coping style, social support and psychological distress in the general Chinese population in the early stages of the COVID-19 epidemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this study was to investigate the psychological status of the general population in mainland China during the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and to explore the factors influencing psychological distress, in order to provide the basis for further psychological intervention programs.

Methods

We administered three questionnaires on-line to a convenience sample of the general population from different regions of mainland China from February 1 to February 4, 2020. We used the Mandarin versions of the six-item Kessler psychological distress scale (K6), the Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire (SCSQ), and the Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS). We also collected demographic data and other information related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Mul

SUBMITTER: Yu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7450895 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature