COVID-19 pandemic related long-term chronic stress on the prevalence of depression and anxiety in the general population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has lasted for more than 1 year, causing far-reaching and unprecedented changes in almost all aspects of society. This study aimed to evaluate the long-term consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on depression and anxiety, and explore the factors associated with it.

Methods

A cross-sectional study using an online survey was conducted to assess mental health problems from February 2 to February 9, 2021 by using patient health questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and generalized anxiety disorder-7 (GAD-7). The insomnia severity index (ISI), demographic data and COVID-19 related variables were measured by a self-designed questionnaire. The factors associated with depressive and anxiety symptoms were identified by Pearson chi-square test and binary logistic re

SUBMITTER: Qi T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8316891 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature