Anxiety, depression, and social connectedness among the general population of eight countries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic affected the mental health of the general population through multiple pathways. The aim of this study was to examine anxiety, depression, self-confidence, and social connectedness among the general population of eight countries during the COVID-19 pandemic, their underlying factors, and vulnerable groups.

Methods

A web-based survey was administered to persons from the general population of China, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The survey included the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and items on self-confidence, social connectedness, and socio-demographics. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, exploratory factor analysis and regres

SUBMITTER: Long D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9672616 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature