Examining the psychological and financial impact of travel restrictions on citizens and permanent residents stranded abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic: international cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to evaluate the psychological and financial distress reported by citizens and permanent residents stranded abroad due to international travel restrictions introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Design

An international cross-sectional study.

Setting

A primary analysis of data collected between July and September 2021 through an online survey targeting individuals stranded abroad and unable to return to their country of residence due to international travel restrictions.

Respondents

A total of 1054 individuals aged 18-84 years.

Data analysis

Multivariable logistic regression models were used to explore the relationship between higher levels of depression, anxiety and stress and participant variables.

Outcome measure

SUBMITTER: McDermid P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9121108 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature