Comparison of post-COVID depression and major depressive disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During the COVID-19 pandemic rates of depressive symptoms are markedly elevated, particularly among survivors of infection. Understanding whether such symptoms are distinct among those with prior SARS-CoV-2 infection, or simply a nonspecific reflection of elevated stress, could help target interventions.

Method

We analyzed data from multiple waves of a 50-state survey that included questions about COVID-19 infection as well as the Patient Health Questionnaire examining depressive and anxious symptoms. We utilized multiple logistic regression to examine whether sociodemographic features associated with depression liability differed for those with or without prior COVID-19, and then whether depressive symptoms differed among those with or without prior COVID-19.

SUBMITTER: Perlis RH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8020988 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature