A Longitudinal Nationwide Study of Psychological Distress During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Chile.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite numerous efforts to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health, there are few longitudinal studies that examine the change in the burden of psychological distress over time and its associated factors, especially in developing countries.

Objective

The primary aim of this study was to assess the levels of psychological distress at two time points during the COVID-19 outbreak based on a representative community sample in Chile. The secondary aim was to identify groups that are more vulnerable to psychological distress during the pandemic.

Methods

A nationally representative, longitudinal telephone survey of Chilean adults was conducted. This study analyses panel data from two waves in 2020: May 30 to June 10 and September 15 to October

SUBMITTER: Duarte F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8907540 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature