Mental distress and its associations with behavioral outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic: a national survey of Chinese adults.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to evaluate associations between mental distress and COVID-19-related changes in behavioral outcomes and potential modifiers (age, gender, educational attainment) of such associations.

Study design

This was a cross-sectional study.

Methods

An online survey using anonymous network sampling was conducted in China from April to May 2020 using a 74-item questionnaire. A national sample of 10,545 adults in 31 provinces provided data on sociodemographic characteristics, COVID-19-related mental distress, and changes in behavioral outcomes. Structural equation models were used for data analyses.

Results

After adjusting for covariates, greater mental distress was associated with increased smoking (odds ratio [OR] = 1.42, 95% confidence interv

SUBMITTER: Ma L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8424018 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature