Psychological Distress, Fear and Coping Strategies among Hong Kong People During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 pandemic contributed to potential adverse effects on the mental health status of a wide range of people. This study aimed to identify factors associated with psychological distress, fear and coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among general population in Hong Kong. Psychological distress was assessed using the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale; level of fear was evaluated using the Fear of COVID-19 scale; and coping strategies were assessed using the Brief Resilient Coping Scale. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify key factors associated with these mental health variables. Of the 555 participants, 53.9% experienced moderate to very high levels of psychological distress, 31.2% experienc

SUBMITTER: Chair SY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8527280 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature