Age and sex differences in the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and coping mechanisms in Latin American youth.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has had negative effects on mental health. Understanding sex and age differences in the perception of stressors, the use of coping strategies, and the prevalence of depression and anxiety can lead to detecting at-risk groups.

Methods

A cross-sectional online study surveyed perceived stressors, coping strategies, and the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 rating scales for symptoms of depression and anxiety. The study was open from Spring 2020 to Spring 2021 and was aimed at children, adolescents and young adults of Latin America.

Results

The survey was completed by 3965 participants (63.8% females). The sample was divided into children (N = 621, 15.7%), adolescents (N = 1123, 28.3%) and young adults (N = 2021, 56%). Moderate to severe symptoms of depress

SUBMITTER: Ulloa RE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9548050 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature